OEM Tooth Prices in the US Region Are Expected to Rise This November — Are You Ready?

🚨 Milling tooth prices are expected to increase as early as November in the US region. For equipment managers and procurement teams, this isn’t just a pricing update — it’s a serious cost pressure warning. So what's driving this change? And what can you do now to stay ahead of it?

📈 Why Are OEM Prices About to Spike?

Behind the scenes, tungsten raw material prices have been climbing globally. Tungsten is the critical core of milling teeth — it gives the cutting tip its wear resistance and hardness. So when tungsten prices go up, OEM suppliers have little choice but to pass those costs down to you.
Here’s what’s causing the pressure:

• Rising global demand, particularly from energy, EV battery, and defense sectors
• Limited tungsten mining capacity, especially outside of China
• Supply chain disruptions and export restrictions
• OEM over-dependence on single-region sourcing
  

For procurement teams managing dozens or even hundreds of replacement teeth each month, a 10–15% increase in OEM pricing could translate to thousands in additional costs each season — all with no improvement in performance. In fact, this time the price hike is rumored to exceed 40%, posing an even greater impact on operational budgets.

🧠 The Hidden Risk: Shrinking Margins for Contractors

Let’s be honest: most project bids are locked in before costs shift. That means you absorb the hit, not the client. Every small increase in part cost chips away at your already-thin profit margins — and it adds up fast when you're replacing hundreds of teeth across multiple machines.

And here’s the key: OEM prices are rising — but the specs aren't.

🔄 How Equipment Managers Might Respond

With cost increases looming, procurement teams may take different approaches depending on their operational flexibility, risk tolerance, and project timelines. Here are a few likely strategies we’ve seen across the industry:

• Delay major purchases and wait for market stabilization — but this runs the risk of stock-outs or being forced to buy at the peak.
• Reduce quality thresholds and test lower-priced, lower-grade aftermarket parts — a short-term fix that may compromise cutting performance, increase tooth breakage, or cause more frequent downtime.
• Stockpile OEM parts at current pricing — effective for short-term protection but requires higher upfront investment and storage space.
• Pilot-test equivalent-quality alternatives from trusted suppliers that offer more stable pricing, verifiable durability, and post-sales support.
  
  

Each approach has trade-offs. The key is to protect your margins without introducing unnecessary risk to your operations. If you're seeking a solution that balances performance and cost control — especially ahead of the anticipated price hikes — then it's worth evaluating proven alternatives now.

✅ Want to Take a Pilot-test Equivalent-Quality Alternatives Now?

Here’s the opportunity:
Everpads cutting tools are engineered to meet or exceed OEM performance, but we’ve held our pricing stable, roughly aligned with Wirtgen and other OEM price levels before this coming increase.

• You already accept the value of premium performance
• Our current pricing gives you equivalent performance at yesterday’s OEM prices
• You avoid the cost spike while maintaining cutting efficiency

⏳ Now Is the Right Time to Test Everpads Teeth

We get it — switching cutting tools is a serious decision. But if you’ve ever considered testing an alternative, now is the time. Why?

• Because your margins are about to shrink
• Because OEM prices may rise before you get your next shipment
• Because every dollar you save this season goes straight to your bottom line

🔧 Built to Perform. Priced to Protect Your Margins.

At Everpads, we believe in making performance affordable — not just now, but sustainably.
Our cutting teeth are used by contractors across the U.S., Asia, and Europe who demand reliability, durability, and real cost control.
If you're ready to take the next step before OEM prices move, we’re ready to help you get started.

📩 Contact us to request a sample or learn more about our pre-increase pricing.
Let’s keep your machines running — without breaking your margins.