North American PVC Producers Push Through Price Increase

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PRODUCERS HAVE pushed through their January price increase for poly vinyl chloride(PVC)and are seeking another 2 cent increase for March."Costs remain high,and business is consistent with the season," one proeducer says."We're preparing for a strong surge in demand this spring."He estimates that North American consumption of PVC grew by around 6.5 percent in 2004,and projects further growth of 2 to 3 percent in 2005."The vinyls industry ran at capacity last year and should run at close to capacity this year," he says.