Rohm And Haas Electronic Materials Packaging And Finishing Technologies Announces Price Increases


Freeport, NY, November 22, 2005 - Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, Packaging and Finishing Technologies, a leader in materials and surface finishing processes used in electronics, optoelectronics, industrial and decorative applications, has announced price increases for select products sold in North America. The increase for most of these products ranges from 5 to 15 percent.

The price increases are necessitated by escalating energy, raw material, and freight costs. "Despite ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency, we cannot rely on internal measures alone to combat the ongoing increases and maintain profitability that's needed to reinvest in new technology," said Joann Coyne, North American general manager for the Packaging and Finishing Technologies business. "Every indication points to these costs remaining at unprecedented levels well into 2006."

Price changes are effective January 1, 2006, or as contracts allow.

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About Rohm and Haas Company
Rohm and Haas is a Philadelphia-based specialty materials company which makes products for the personal care, grocery, home and construction markets, and the electronics industry. The company had annual sales of approximately $7.3 billion in 2004 with operations in 27 countries. Additional information about Rohm and Haas can be found at www.rohmhaas.com.

About Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials
Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials develops and delivers innovative material solutions and processes to the electronic and optoelectronic industries. Focused on the circuit board, semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging industries, its products and technologies are integral elements in electronic devices around the world.

CONTACT:

Bill Gladitsch, North America Sales Director
Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials
516-868-8800, extension 209
bgladitsch@rohmhaas.com

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