Scott Specialty Gases recently announced it's price increase, effective June 1, 2007, for all specialty pure gases and gaseous mixtures.
Helium and argon-based mixtures, as well as helium and argon pure gases will be raised by 10%. Methane-based mixtures and methane pure gases will be raised by 7.5%. All other specialty pure gases and gas mixtures will be raised by 5%.
In addition, Scott¡¯s high-pressure cylinder rental will be increased to $0.32 per day. Escalating costs of energy and quality raw materials are cited as the drivers behind the increase.