Sumitomo to Increase Prices Effective Jan. 1
The price increase will be on Falken, Ohtsu and private brand passenger and light truck tires in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.
Sumitomo’s Smallwood to Retire; Darren Thomas to Succeed Him
Sumitomo Rubber North America President and CEO Richard Smallwood will retire and Darren Thomas will take over his role on Jan, 1, 2022, the company said.
Sumitomo Rubber North America Raises Prices
The price increase of up to 15%, driven by a dramatic increase in cost, went into effect on Oct. 15.
Sumitomo Rubber North America Announces Price Increases
The company said several factors have driven the need for this price increase including increased costs in transportation, labor and raw materials in addition to other market factors.
NUCAP, Sumitomo Develop Brake Material to Handle the Heat
The development of lightweight composite solutions to industrial challenges has resulted in applications previously believed to be “out of reach” for composites, the company says.
Sumitomo Rubber Announces Price Increases
Sumitomo Rubber North America will increase prices on Falken and Ohtsu brand tires in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, effective August 1.
Sumitomo Rubber N.A. to Increase Some Tire Prices May 1
The company says this price increase is due to increased costs in both transportation, labor and raw materials, in addition to other market factors.
Sumitomo to Increase Prices on Falken PLT, Med. Truck Tires
Sumitomo says several factors have driven the need for this price increase, including increased costs in both transportation and labor.
TBC Brands Introduces the Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 Tire
The new tire succeeds the Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 in ride comfort, wet braking, tread life and winter traction, the company says.
Sumitomo Launches Web-Based COVID-19 Dealer Forum
Consumer tires, truck and bus radial (TBR) and original equipment, as well as Dunlop motorcycle tires, will be included in the discussions.