MACON, Ga. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --

KaMin LLC announced today that it will increase prices for kaolin clay products for the global paper industry effective January 1, 2010, or as contracts allow. KaMin is committed to investing the necessary resources in innovation, technology and people for long-term sustainability in order to continue to serve its paper customers at high level, and to aggressively pursue productivity measures to mitigate rising production costs. Our goal is to create the greatest value for our customers with cost-effective solutions to improve formulations and end-product performance.

ABOUT KAMIN LLC

KaMin LLC is a manufacturer of high quality hydrous and calcined kaolin. With more than 70 years of experience, KaMin's high quality reserves and proprietary processing technologies produce high quality kaolins for a variety of applications.

KaMin mines and produces its kaolin exclusively in the US and sells its products to all regions of the world. KaMin operates three kaolin plants - Macon, Sandersville and Wrens - and has been recognized not only as a leader in product quality but also in its safe mining practices for many consecutive years.

CONTACT:

KaMin LLC
Maureen Halstead, 478-750-5484
askus@kaminllc.com