Bridgestone Corp. took home the top honor of Tire Manufacturer of the Year at the 2016 Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence.
The Tire Manufacturer of the Year award recognizes a tire manufacturer for its investment in research and development and sustainable manufacturing programs. Bridgestone previously earned the award in 2008.
Other award winners included Nokian Tyres winning the Tire Technology of the Year award for its Hakkapeliitta R2 155/70R19 winter tire for the BMW i3, Kobe Steel winning the Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year, AquaJet winning the Environmental Achievement of the Year award, and Mesnac winning the Tire Industry Supplier of the Year award.
Winners were announced during the Tire Technology Expo 2016 on February 17, in Hanover, Germany.