01.26.07
Chicopee, Inc., a division of Polymer Group, Inc. will levy a price increase of 6% for all wiper products, effective February 26, 2007. The price changes are being implemented to mitigate the impact of significant increases in the cost of viscose, Chicopee’s primary wiper raw material. During 2006, market prices for viscose increased more than 20% and are expected to remain at elevated levels for the foreseeable future.