Continental increases prices up to 10%

Aug. 21, 2008
Continental Tire North America (CTNA) has announced price increases up to 10% on all Continental, General, Semperit and Private Brand truck tires, effective October 1, 2008

Continental Tire North America (CTNA) has announced price increases up to 10% on all Continental, General, Semperit and Private Brand truck tires, effective October 1, 2008.

Varying by market line and tire size, the increase is in response to the escalation of raw material prices, including natural rubber, steel, carbon black and crude oil, CTNA said.

CTNA previously announced price increases up to 8% effective August 1, 2008 for the Continental and General tire brands.

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