MOSCOW (MRC) -- W. R. Grace & Co. stated that it will continue its previously announced program to increase prices for its Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalysts by 3 to 9 percent in 2019 based on product type and specific customer commitments, as per Hydrocarbonprocessing.
"We will continue pricing actions necessary to sustain our on-going investment in next-generation products, enhanced technical services, and leading manufacturing capabilities to serve our global customers," said Tom Petti, Grace’s President, Refining Technologies. "Grace remains focused on mitigating the impact of escalating raw materials costs and controlling expenses."
Grace continues to experience strong demand for its premium FCC catalysts technologies as refiners around the world work to optimize FCC unit profitability by maximizing petrochemical and alkylate feedstocks and processing more challenging crudes.
"The FCC unit is a critical component of refinery profitability and we are committed to partnering with our customers to maximize their FCC product value," continued Petti. "We have consistently demonstrated our ability to provide custom product solutions and expert-level technical support to create significant incremental profits for our clients."
As MRC informed previously, in July 2016, BASF closed the previously announced transaction to divest its global Polyolefin Catalysts business to W. R. Grace & Co.
A leader in polyolefin catalysts and licensing, Grace has the world’s broadest portfolio of polypropylene and polyethylene catalyst technologies used to produce thermoplastic resins for a variety of applications. A leading innovator and strategic partner to its customers, Grace supplies catalyst solutions for all polyolefin processes, as well as polypropylene process technology and process controls. Grace employs approximately 3,700 people in over 30 countries.
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