KATY,
Texas, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) said today that part of its Industrial
and Specialty Products business will increase prices for most of
its non-contracted diatomaceous earth, perlite and cellulose
products used primarily in food and beverage filtration, renewable
diesel, catalysts, paints and coatings, plastics and industrial
oil.
Price increases will range up to 25 percent, depending on the
product and grade. The price increases are effective for shipments
starting May 15, 2022.
This increase is driven by ongoing inflationary pressures around
raw materials, packaging, labor, logistics and maintenance
expenses.
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a global performance
materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The Company
is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas
industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over
its 122-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core
competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science
that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 600
diversified products to customers across our end
markets. U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries
include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP
Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products
derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and
non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art
leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery,
dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more
efficient. The Company currently operates 24 mines and
production facilities and is headquartered
in Katy, Texas.
U.S. Silica Holdings,
Inc.
Investor Contact
Patricia
Gil
Vice President, Investor Relations
281-505-6011
gil@ussilica.com
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