GCP Announces North America Concrete Admixtures Price Increase

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GCP Applied Technologies Inc. (NYSE: GCP) announced a price increase of up to 10% for all concrete admixture and fiber products in North America, effective January 1, 2022. This decision is driven by significant increases in raw material and freight costs, which are anticipated to continue. President David H. Campos emphasized the company’s commitment to customer success and sustainable construction practices. GCP is also enhancing inventory and freight capacity to maintain service quality.

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• Price increase may improve revenue in response to rising costs.
• Enhanced inventory and freight capacity to support customer needs.

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• Price hikes could lead to reduced demand from price-sensitive customers.

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCP Applied Technologies Inc. (NYSE: GCP), a leading global provider of construction products, today announced it is implementing price increases for Concrete Admixtures in North America.

To continue providing the exceptional solutions GCP’s customers rely on, at the levels of service they require, it is necessary to increase prices up to 10% for all concrete admixture and fiber products effective January 1, 2022.

“The global supply chain impacts on raw material and freight costs have been unprecedented over the past six months and input costs are not expected to subside in the near-term. We have continued to increase our inventory levels to service our customer’s needs, and added freight capacity to ensure timely supply,” commented David H. Campos, GCP’s President of Specialty Construction Chemicals.

“Our focus continues to be the success of our customers, and their end-users and to support quality, sustainable and economically-efficient construction practices. GCP’s regional sales team will contact our customers individually to discuss the specific implications for their business,” Campos concluded.

About GCP Applied Technologies

GCP Applied Technologies (NYSE: GCP) is a leading global provider of construction products technologies that include admixtures and additives for concrete and cement, the Verifi® in-transit concrete management system, high-performance waterproofing products, and specialty construction products. GCP products have been used to build some of the world’s most renowned structures.

For more information, visit GCP's website at www.gcpat.com.

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FAQ

What is the reason for GCP's price increase on concrete admixtures?

GCP is implementing a price increase of up to 10% due to rising raw material and freight costs.

When will GCP's price increase for concrete admixtures take effect?

The price increase will be effective January 1, 2022.

How is GCP preparing for the price increase on its products?

GCP is increasing inventory levels and adding freight capacity to ensure timely supply to customers.

What impact might the price increase have on GCP's customers?

The price increase may affect demand, especially among price-sensitive customers.

What products are affected by GCP's price increase?

The price increase applies to all concrete admixture and fiber products in North America.