U.S. Silica Announces Price Increases on Fine Whole Grain Silica Products

FREDERICK, Md., May 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) said today that its Industrial and Specialty Products business is increasing prices for the majority of its non-contracted fine whole grain silica sand products used primarily in glass melting furnaces and building products, an average of approximately twenty percent. The increases are effective with shipments after May 1st, 2014 or as contracts allow. 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 reflect the tight supply/demand balance in the silica market.  

About U.S. Silica

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000, is one of the largest domestic producers of commercial silica, a specialized mineral that is a critical input into the oil and gas proppants end market.  The company also processes ground and unground silica sand for a variety of industrial and specialty products end markets such as glass, fiberglass, foundry molds, municipal filtration and recreational uses. During its 100-plus year history, U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 250 products to customers across these end markets. U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Frederick, Md.

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