DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces a Price Increase for Titanium Dioxide Products in North America, Europe and the Middle East

DuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) today announced a price increase for all DuPont titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

Effective July 1, 2009, or as permitted by contract, prices in the Middle East will increase by US$100 per tonne (USD).

Effective July 1, 2009, or as permitted by contract, prices in Europe will increase by US$100 per tonne in the U.S. dollar markets and euro 50 per tonne in Eurozone markets.

Effective August 1, 2009, or as permitted by contract, North American (United States and Canada) prices for DuPont coatings, plastics, specialty, paper, and laminate titanium dioxide grades will increase by two (2) cents per pound (USD).

According to DuPont Titanium Technologies, these moderate increases balance a need for margin improvement to ensure stable supply with gradually improving global market conditions and a customer need for predictability of input costs. "After a difficult period of adjustment throughout the value chain over the past six to eight months, DuPont sees TiO2 inventories and production rates stabilizing," said E. Bryan Snell, global business director -- DuPont Titanium Technologies. "We expect some improvement in market conditions in the second half of 2009," said Snell. "We feel it is important to state our modest price increase intentions early to allow planning time for our customers."

DuPont Titanium Technologies is the world's largest manufacturer of titanium dioxide, serving customers globally in the coatings, paper and plastics industries. The company operates plants at DeLisle, Miss.; New Johnsonville, Tenn.; Edge Moor, Del.; Altamira, Mexico; and Kuan Yin, Taiwan; all of which use the chloride manufacturing process. The company also operates a mine in Starke, Florida. Technical service centers are located in Paulinia, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico; Mechelen, Belgium; Dzerzhinsk, Russia; Kuan Yin, Taiwan; Ulsan, Korea; Shanghai, China; and Wilmington, Del., to serve the Latin American, European, Middle Eastern, Asian and North American markets.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

Contact: Kimberlie A. Lantz
    +1-302-999-2361
    kimberlie.a.lantz@usa.dupont.com

Kimberlie A. Lantz of DuPont Titanium Technologies, +1-302-999-2361,
kimberlie.a.lantz@usa.dupont.com

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