Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) has announced price increases in North America of up to six percent for Bandag brand tread rubber products to its franchised dealers. The new pricing took effect August 25, 2008.
“The market in 2008 continues to provide us with many challenges that are outside our control, including rising raw material costs and the effects of volatile energy prices on transportation,” said Saul Solomon, president of BBTS.