Ergon named Kris Patrick president of Ergon Refining, Inc., and Ergon – West Virginia, Inc., the companys naphthenic and paraffinic refineries. Emery Oleochemicals bio-lubricants division announced price increases in the Americas and Europe regions for its pelargonic acids and blends by up to 4.75 percent or as contracts allow, and on its azelaic acids and blends by up to 5.25 percent or as contracts allow, effective Jan. 1. The products price increases are driven by inflation adjustments on raw materials, packaging and logistics, the company said.