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VOLUME XXI

September 14, 2023

Everchem’s Closers Only Club

Everchem’s exclusive Closers Only Club is reserved for only the highest caliber brass-baller salesmen in the chemical industry. Watch the hype video and be introduced to the top of the league: read more

No cannibalization for Tempur Sealy in Mattress Firm roll-out

NEW YORK – Tempur Sealy International has not seen any cannibalization of its business as it rolls out its sleep products in Mattress Firm stores, an analyst says. In a recent report on Tempur Sealy’s growth prospects, Piper Sandler said the TSI roll-out at Mattress Firm is going well.

“While Tempur Sealy factored in some cannibalization into the $400 million sales lift from adding Mattress Firm and Big Lots as customers, it is not yet noticing any cannibalization with the Mattress Firm roll-out,” Piper Sandler said. “Direct sales growth has held steady, and Tempur Sealy’s largest customers haven’t noticed any impact.”

Read more here:  https://www.furnituretoday.com/bedding-manufacturers/analyst-no-cannibalization-for-tempur-sealy-in-mattress-firm-roll-out/

No cannibalization for Tempur Sealy in Mattress Firm roll-out

NEW YORK – Tempur Sealy International has not seen any cannibalization of its business as it rolls out its sleep products in Mattress Firm stores, an analyst says. In a recent report on Tempur Sealy’s growth prospects, Piper Sandler said the TSI roll-out at Mattress Firm is going well.

“While Tempur Sealy factored in some cannibalization into the $400 million sales lift from adding Mattress Firm and Big Lots as customers, it is not yet noticing any cannibalization with the Mattress Firm roll-out,” Piper Sandler said. “Direct sales growth has held steady, and Tempur Sealy’s largest customers haven’t noticed any impact.”

Read more here:  https://www.furnituretoday.com/bedding-manufacturers/analyst-no-cannibalization-for-tempur-sealy-in-mattress-firm-roll-out/

March 4, 2020
Subject: Lyondell Chemical Company; 1, 4 Butanediol and Derivatives Price Increase

Dear Valued Customer,

Effective April 1, 2020 or as contracts allow, Lyondell Chemical Company will increase its prices
for 1,4 Butanediol and Derivatives Products as shown below.

Chemical Name Price Increase

Allyl Alcohol (AA) No Increase
1,4 Butanediol (BDO) $0.04/LB
2-Methyl- 1,3-Propanediol (MP Diol) No Increase
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)-Industrial Grade $0.04/LB
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)-Electronic Grade $0.04/LB
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® P1000 $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® P2000 $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® 650 $0.06/LB
Styrene Allyl Alcohol (SAA Co-Polymers) No Increase

Our acceptance of orders submitted prior to the increase date will be subject to our ability to
supply. We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us as a supplier, and we look forward
to our continuing business relationship. As always, your account manager is available to work
with you or answer any questions you may have.

March 4, 2020
Subject: Lyondell Chemical Company; 1, 4 Butanediol and Derivatives Price Increase

Dear Valued Customer,

Effective April 1, 2020 or as contracts allow, Lyondell Chemical Company will increase its prices
for 1,4 Butanediol and Derivatives Products as shown below.

Chemical Name Price Increase

Allyl Alcohol (AA) No Increase
1,4 Butanediol (BDO) $0.04/LB
2-Methyl- 1,3-Propanediol (MP Diol) No Increase
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)-Industrial Grade $0.04/LB
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)-Electronic Grade $0.04/LB
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® P1000 $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® P2000 $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® 650 $0.06/LB
Styrene Allyl Alcohol (SAA Co-Polymers) No Increase

Our acceptance of orders submitted prior to the increase date will be subject to our ability to
supply. We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us as a supplier, and we look forward
to our continuing business relationship. As always, your account manager is available to work
with you or answer any questions you may have.

March 1, 2020

Tosoh to Increase Prices for Millionate MDI Grades

Tosoh Specialty Chemicals USA, Inc. is increasing its prices for Millionate MDI Grades in North
America. Effective March 1, 2020 or as contract terms allow, TSCU will increase the prices of MDI
grades by $0.20/kg.

Millionate MDI is widely used for the production of rigid, semi-rigid, and integral skin foams, as well as
coatings, adhesives and elastomers.