In the table, the column for U.S.A. and Canada USD/lb should read: Acetic acid (all grades) $0.02 (sted Acetic acid (all grades) $2.00) and Acetic anhydride $0.035 (sted Acetic anhydride $3.50).
The corrected release reads:
CELANESE ANNOUNCES ACETYL PRICE INCREASES
Celanese will increase off-list selling prices on the following Acetyl products for the Americas, effective April 1, 2008, or as contracts allow. Pricing for Asia will be effective March 17, 2008, or as contracts allow.
| Product | U.S.A. and Canada | Mexico, Central | Asia | |||
| Acetic acid (all grades) | $0.02 | $40 | $30 | |||
| Acetic anhydride | $0.035 | $75 | $140 |
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As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) makes products essential to everyday living. Our products, found in consumer and industrial applications, are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Net sales totaled $6.4 billion in 2007, with approximately 70% 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 8,400 employees worldwide. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company's website at www.celanese.com.
Contacts:
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