U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.’s SLCA Industrial and Specialty...

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.’s SLCA Industrial and Specialty Products (“ISP”) segment will raise prices for most of its non-contracted silica sand, perlite, diatomaceous earth, cellulose and clay products. These are mainly used in glass, filtration, foundry, coatings, paints, elastomers, chemicals, roofing, building products, recreation, agricultural and other applications.

The company stated that depending on the product and grade, the price increases will range up to 15%. The price hike is effective for shipments starting Jan 1, 2021.

Per U.S. Silica, the latest increase in prices will support its continued investments in upgrading capacity for the growing demand of its products and offset increasing production costs.

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