AOC Increase Prices for Latin America
14 February 2017
14 February 2017
AOC is increasing the price US$0.07/lb. for all products sold in Latin America, including Mexico and the Caribbean.
This increase is effective for all shipments on or after 20 February 2017 and AOC explains it is due to continuing price pressure on critical raw materials. AOC’s global purchasing resources continue to work with their network of suppliers to manage costs and meet customers’ needs.
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