France-based Ugitech (Schmolz & Bickenbach) has announced an increase in basic prices of EUR 100 per ton on Austenitic grades like 1.4305, 1.4307, 1.4404 etc and EUR 150 per ton on low nickel grades like 400 series, Duplex, etc. As per the company announcement, these measures take effect immediately on products in stock and will also apply to all orders to be delivered as of 1 December 2006.
