MUSCATINE, Iowa (Aug. 25, 2008) — Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions has raised prices in North America on Bandag-brand tread rubber products up to 6 percent, effective Aug. 25.
Saul Solomon, president of Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions, said the market continues to provide the firm with many challenges that are beyond control, including rising raw material costs and the effects of volatile energy prices on transportation.