NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Based on "unprecedented" demand in the market this year, Bridgestone Americas Inc. is forecasting 9-percent growth in the sale of Bandag-system retreads versus 2021 in North America to more than 7 million units.
Bridgestone said key drivers fueling demand were growth by strategic fleet partners and the launch of its Last Mile Tire System, a program designed to accelerate adoption of retreading solutions for small- and medium-sized fleets.
Bandag-system retreads are produced by dozens of independent retreaders throughout the U.S. and Canada at 200-plus retread plants. Bridgestone claims the 7 million-plus units represent over half of the North American market for medium truck/bus tire retreads.