ATLANTA, GA. October 17, 2005 -- The paper chemicals group of Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc. (GPRI) announces a 5% price increase relating to its wet strength resins. The price increase, which is effective November 15, 2005, is due to a continuation of dramatic increases in key petroleum-based raw material, energy, and transportation costs. The costs have recently escalated as a result of the adverse impact hurricanes Katrina and Rita have had on the petrochemical and energy industries.
Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Georgia-Pacific Corp. GPRI is a market leader in chemical products for the paper and pulp and building products industries, as well as other industrial manufacturing processes. GPRI operates fifteen manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. The company's Web site address is www.gp.com/chemical. Headquarters is located at 55 Park Place, 16th Floor, Atlanta, GA30303. Phone number is 866-4GP-CHEM (866-447-2436).
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