Dallas, June 27, 2007--Celanese Corporation,
a global leader in polymer emulsions, announced today that it will increase the price of all vinyl-based
emulsions sold in Europe by up to 100 EUR per tonne. This increase applies to all applications. The
increase will be effective for shipments on or after July 1, 2007, or as contracts allow. Pricing will
reflect unique technology and delivery requirements for each product.
About
the Emulsions & PVOH Business of Celanese
The Emulsions &
PVOH business of Celanese is a global leader in the development and application of polymer emulsion
and PVOH technology to improve performance, create value and drive innovation in a broad range of industrial
and consumer end-use applications including adhesives, coatings, engineered fabrics, glass fibers, paper,
textiles and more. The business has manufacturing, R&D and technical service facilities across North America, Europe
and Asia. More information about the Emulsions & PVOH business of Celanese is available at www.celanese-emulsions.com.
About
Celanese
As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese
Corporation makes products essential to everyday living. Our products, found in consumer and industrial
applications, are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Net sales totalled $6.7 billion in
2006, with over 60 percent generated outside of North America. Known for operational excellence and
execution of its business strategies, Celanese delivers value to customers around the globe with innovations
and best-in-class technologies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company employs approximately 8,900 employees
worldwide. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company’s website.