OTAA to host free training for members in Akron, OH
The association said these workshops are designed to enhance technician’s technical expertise and keep them up-to-date with the latest industry advancements.
Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service Opens New Akron Location
The Montrose location marks the Flynn Tire Group’s 27th retail location.
Bridgestone Will Expand Akron Tech Center with New Test Track
The new tire testing facility will support ongoing research and play a role in the tire development work taking place across the Akron campus by allowing teammates the opportunity to drive prototypes firsthand and quickly understand the performance enhancements necessary for the tires they are designing, the company said.
Akron Stories Project Brings Rubber Worker Histories to Life
Miriam Ray, the project’s founder, and Mac Love, the project’s lead, visited our studios to explain more about the Akron Rubber Worker Statue and Stories Project and how to contribute to the cause.
Akron Stories Project Brings Rubber Worker Histories to Life [Audio]
Today’s tire industry is home to legacy brands such as Goodyear, Firestone, BF Goodrich, General Tire, Mohawk Rubber. The list goes on. Though the ones listed here have one thing in common: They started in Akron, Ohio. In fact, as these tire manufacturers developed, so did the city of Akron. Now, the memories and stories
Bridgestone, Akron Public Schools Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Automotive Training Center Partnership
Representatives from Bridgestone Americas, Akron (Ohio) Public Schools and United Way of Summit County gathered at the Bridgestone Americas Technical Center the afternoon of Oct. 16 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Bridgestone Academy of Applied Engineering and Technology in cooperation with Firestone Complete Auto Care at Akron’s East Community Learning Center.
Bridgestone’s ‘Fleets We Depend On’ Roadshow Stops in Akron
Bridgestone and Bandag, a business of Bridgestone which focuses on developing retread tires, brought their Fleets We Depend On Roadshow to Akron, Ohio this week for its 10th stop in a 27-city tour.
Gallery: ‘Fleets We Depend On’ Roadshow Akron Stop
Launched by Bridgestone and Bandag, the “Fleets We Depend On” roadshow is a 27-stop, cross-country event designed to engage fleets on the advantages of retreading while combatting industry misconceptions.
Bridgestone To Build New Race Tire Manufacturing Facility in Akron
Bridgestone Americas is planning to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Akron, Ohio that will serve as the future home of Firestone race tire manufacturing.
Bridgestone, Akron Public Schools Open Auto Training Center with Firestone Complete Auto Care
Bridgestone Americas and Akron Public Schools officials cut the ribbon to officially open the East CLC Automotive Technology Center in cooperation with Firestone Complete Auto Care.
