DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces a Price Increase for Titanium Dioxide Grades in the Middle East and Africa

WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont Titanium Technologies today announced a price increase in the Middle East and Africa for all DuPont titanium dioxide grades.

Effective Jan. 1, 2007, or as permitted by contract, prices for all titanium dioxide grades will increase $100 (US) per tonne in the Middle East and Africa.

This increase is supported by market dynamics and significant increases in raw material, energy and fuel costs, as well as reinvestment economics to meet future customer needs. Other regional increases will be announced directly within the local regions.

DuPont Titanium Technologies is the world's largest manufacturer of titanium dioxide, serving customers globally in the coatings, paper and plastics industries. The company operates plants at DeLisle, Miss.; New Johnsonville, Tenn.; Edge Moor, Del.; Altamira, Mexico; and Kuan Yin, Taiwan; all of which use the chloride manufacturing process. The company also operates a plant in Uberaba, Brazil, for finishing titanium dioxide and a mine in Starke, Fla. Technical service centers are located in Uberaba, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico; Mechelen, Belgium; Kuan Yin, Taiwan; Ulsan, Korea; Wilmington, Del.; and Shanghai, China, to serve the European, Middle Eastern, United States, Asian and Latin America markets.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

   Contact:  Kimberlie A. Lantz
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             kimberlie.a.lantz@usa.dupont.com