FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) announced February 8, that its Industrial and Specialty Products business has increased prices for the majority of its non-contracted silica sand, cool roof granule, aplite and specialty products used primarily in glass, foundry, paints, coatings, elastomers, roofing, chemical, recreation, building products and other applications. The increases were effective for shipments after January 1, 2018. Price increases will range from 4 to 14 percent, depending on the product and grade. The price increases are being made to support the continued investment the Company is making in upgrading its capacity to meet the growing demand for its products and to offset rising production costs.
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000, is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry, and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 118-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 200 products to customers across our end markets. The Company currently operates nine industrial sand production plants and eight oil and gas sand production plants. The Company is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland and also has offices located in Chicago, Illinois and Houston, Texas.
