Bridgestone Europe to raise tyre prices

ERJ staff report (DS)

Brussels -- Bridgestone Europe has announced a new round of price increases across Europe throughout the third quarter 2011.

Depending on the country and the product category, prices will variably increase starting from July 1st, by an average of:

• 12 percent for Truck and Bus radial tyres;

• 8 percent for Agricultural, Off Road tyres and Retreads;

• 5 percent for Passenger, Light Truck and 4x4 as well as for Motorcycle tyres.

The company blamed te increased costs of raw materials and energy

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Press release from Bridgestone