NH, USA – April 7, 2008. – Merquinsa North America today announced a price increase of USD 0.17 per pound for all TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) product lines for the NAFTA region.

Despite Merquinsa’s continuous productivity efforts, the price increase is required to help offset the continued rising costs of hydrocarbons and raw materials used to manufacture products.

The increase will be effective May 1, 2008 or as contracts allow.

Customers interested in learning more about the price increase should contact their local Merquinsa North America sales representative.

About Merquinsa
Merquinsa is a leading thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) specialty producer, providing innovative products for injection molding, extrusion, calendering, melt coating, compounding and adhesives applications.

Merquinsa’s headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain with regional centers in North America and in Asia.

For more information about Merquinsa, and PEARLBOND®, PEARLCOAT®, PEARLSTICK®, and PEARLTHANE® Specialty TPU resins, please visit our Web site at www.merquinsa.com.