Aug. 29, 2006 — Talley Metals has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 3% on all air-melted stainless grades in bar form. The increase is effective on all new orders and shipments September 5, 2006.

The company notes that raw material and energy surcharges will remain in effect.

Talley Metals, a subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corp., sells stainless steel long products, as well as standard precipitation-hardening grades, to U.S. metals distributors.

Carpenter Technology, based in Wyomissing, Pa, produces and distributes specialty alloys, including stainless steels, titanium alloys, super alloys, and various engineered products.