DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 3, 2002) — The Firestone Agricultural Tire Division of Bridgestone/Firestone will increase prices next year between 2 and 5 percent on all Firestone brand agricultural, industrial and forestry tires.
The company said the move is necessary due to a significant increase in raw materials costs. The price increases, which vary by product line, will be effective for all orders placed after Feb. 1, 2003.
The ag tire unit, located in Des Moines, manufactures and markets agricultural, industrial and forestry tires in more than 80 countries around the world.