Post by Fouad Berjaoui on May 20, 2003 2:55:27 GMT -5
Bridgestone Raises Prices for Tires
Company will charge more for tires in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa to cover rising costs of raw materials
Bridgestone Corporation announced today that is has begun raising the prices that it charges for tires. The price increases range between three and five percent and vary by product and by market. They pertain to radial and bias tires for passenger cars, light trucks and buses that Bridgestone sells under the Bridgestone and Firestone brands in Asian markets outside Japan and in Oceania, the Middle East and Africa. Bridgestone has been implementing the price increase in stages since March 1. The price increases are a measure to compensate for rising costs of raw materials, including natural rubber, synthetic rubber, carbon black and some chemical additives.
Company will charge more for tires in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa to cover rising costs of raw materials
Bridgestone Corporation announced today that is has begun raising the prices that it charges for tires. The price increases range between three and five percent and vary by product and by market. They pertain to radial and bias tires for passenger cars, light trucks and buses that Bridgestone sells under the Bridgestone and Firestone brands in Asian markets outside Japan and in Oceania, the Middle East and Africa. Bridgestone has been implementing the price increase in stages since March 1. The price increases are a measure to compensate for rising costs of raw materials, including natural rubber, synthetic rubber, carbon black and some chemical additives.
. As to playing hardball in bargains, hmmmm, I think is part of something they call....MIddle East ?? heheh