Aug. 24, 2006 — Talley Metals has announced that it will increase base prices approximately 4% on all premium-melted alloys in bar form.

The increase is effective September 5, 2006 on all new orders and shipments.

The company notes that existing 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.