Air Liquide America Specialty Gases LLC, Houston, TX, announced it will raise prices on gases, equipment and services beginning Sept. 1, 2008, or as allowed by customer contracts. Prices will increase between 5% and 20% for cylinder oxygen, acetylene, carbon dioxide, hydrogen and other gas products. Prices for helium will be increased between 20% and 25%. In addition, cylinder rental fees will be increased by 10% while delivery charges will be increased by 25%.
Rising raw material costs along with growing energy and world commodity costs are driving this inflation. This is further compounded by rising labor and insurance costs and the escalating cost of distribution associated with sourcing and delivery,” said Guy Rowland, president.
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Air Liquide Raises Prices
Air Liquide America Specialty Gases LLC, Houston, TX, announced it will raise prices on gases, equipment and services beginning Sept. 1, 2008, or as allowed by customer contracts. Prices will increase between 5% and 20% for cylinder oxygen, acetylene, carbon dioxide, hydrogen and other gas products. Prices for helium will be increased between 20% and 25%. In addition, cylinder rental fees will be increased by 10% while delivery charges will be increased by 25%.
Rising raw material costs along with growing energy and world commodity costs are driving this inflation. This is further compounded by rising labor and insurance costs and the escalating cost of distribution associated with sourcing and delivery,” said Guy Rowland, president.
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