Scott Specialty Gases has announced that it will implement a percentage price increase, effective 1 November 2006, for specialty gases including pure gases and gaseous mixtures
The exact percentage increase will be as much as 10% and will vary according to specific product.
Rising energy costs and increasing costs of quality raw materials are cited as the drivers behind the increase.
Scott Specialty Gases maintains ISO 9001-2000 certified manufacturing facilities and 17025 accredited laboratories in North America and Europe to provide on-time worldwide delivery of high-purity and mixed gases for industrial, scientific, medical and semiconductor applications.
Scott is the world's largest producer of EPA protocol gases and the single-source producer of gaseous standard reference material candidates (SRMs) for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Nist).
Scottgas is the specialty gas industry's largest website.
In addition to online ordering of all Scott products, the website features eScott online supply chain management and other eTools that empower Scott customers to substantially reduce operating costs through inventory optimisation.
Scott's equipment group provides gas handling equipment designed to protect and maintain integrity and purity of specialty gases.
Custom gas distribution systems are also available for any application.