Apollo to raise prices on Vredestein tires
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ATLANTA Apollo Tyres Ltd. plans to increase prices in the coming months on selected Vredestein-branded products in the U.S. and Canada by up to 8 percent.
The increase the second so far in 2021 will take effect for off-the-road product lines on June 1 and for passenger and light-truck tire lines on July 1. The tire maker said inline adjustments also will be made on a per size basis. This increase has been driven by multiple factors, including increased costs on sea freight, transportation (and) raw materials, in addition to other market factors, said Abhishek Bisht, assistant vice president for the Americas.
Marty Krcelic and Geoff Doster
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. Long-time TBC Corp. executive Marty Krcelic is planning to retire June 30, capping a nearly four-decade-long career in the tire industry.
TBC has named Geoff Doster, an 18-year TBC veteran, to succeed Mr. Krcelic as senior vice president of sales for TBC Brands. His responsibilities will be expanded to include oversight of TBC Brands operations, customer service, commercial truck tire sales and equipment and non-tire sales.
Mr. Krcelic has been with TBC in various capacities for nearly 21 years, starting with Treadways L.L.C., a TBC Wholesale operating unit at that time. He joined TBC brands
Apollo to raise prices on Vredestein OTR, PLT tires
Apollo to raise prices on Vredestein OTR, PLT tires
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ATLANTA Apollo Tyres Ltd. plans to increase prices in the coming months on selected Vredestein-branded products in the U.S. and Canada by up to 8%.
The increase the second so far in 2021 will take effect for off-the-road product lines on June 1 and for passenger and light-truck tire lines on July 1. The tire maker said inline adjustments also will be made on a per size basis. This increase has been driven by multiple factors, including increased costs on sea freight, transportation (and) raw materials, in addition to other market factors, Abhishek Bisht, assistant vice president, Americas, said.
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., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Michelin North America, Inc. added the compact yet powerful, Michelin High-Capacity Portable Jump Starter and Power Bank to its line of roadside safety products.
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CYPRESS, Calif. Toyo Tire Corp. has hired John Thomas, an experienced automotive mobility expert, to be the new leader of its U.S. subsidiary.
Mr. Thomas, who has more than 30 years of automotive industry experience, including the North American original equipment market, succeeds the retiring
Roy Bromfield as president and CEO of Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.
Mr. Thomas is a former CEO at electric-vehicle (EV) charging provider Webasto Charging Systems Inc. of Monrovia, Calif. I am thrilled to join the elite team at Toyo Tires and drive further advancements of our core business, culture, customer service and industry reputation, Mr. Thomas said in a statement issued by Toyo.