Pulp Paper News announced that Buckman, a global chemical company, will increase prices for 8 to 25% for all product offerings. This comes just one day before another global chemical company, Kemira, announced 3 to 18% price increases for all their polymer products. They note that economic rebound in certain markets have led to cost increases for key raw materials and energy. Both Buckman and Kemira are part of the pulp and paper industry.