Hankook to raise prices up to 6%

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 2, 2005) — Hankook Tire America Corp. will raise prices up to 6 percent, effective Jan. 1.

A Hankook spokesman said the increases will be adjusted by line but apply to all tire market segments.

The spokesman cited rising raw material costs for the price increase, especially for petroleum products and transportation.

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