"Inflationary pressures associated with energy, transportation and labor, combined with investment cost for capital improvements at our plants make these increases necessary.  We will continue to work in partnership with our customers to help mitigate these increases,” said Charles Robinson, senior vice president, Pulp and Paper. "Solenis remains committed to controlling costs through process improvements to deliver high value, innovative solutions that our customers have come to expect.”

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for the pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of process, functional and water treatment chemistries as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets and minimize environmental impact. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 30 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of approximately 3,500 professionals in 118 countries across five continents.