Bridgestone to Expand Williamsburg, KY Firestone Plant

The company says Firestone Industrial Products is increasing capacity to support the demand for advanced air suspension technology in electric vehicles.

Published: June 1, 2021

Bridgestone Americas announced it is expanding the company’s Williamsburg, Kentucky, air springs manufacturing plant. The expansion of the facility is expected to break ground the second quarter of this year and wrap up by the end of 2022.

The company says Firestone Industrial Products is increasing capacity to support the demand for advanced air suspension technology in electric vehicles.

The expansion will add 68,000 square feet of manufacturing space to accommodate new equipment. The expansion will also increase the workforce at the Williamsburg plant by 250 employees.

Cosmo Tires to include 40,000-70,000 mileage warranty on all PLT tires

Cosmo will continue its portfolio expansion later this year when it launches its new Gripit X/T, Rockit R/T, and Cosmo Kurrent.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 22, 2024

Cosmo Tires, distributed by Tire Group International, has introduced changes to its mileage warranty and road-hazard programs which will now feature a mileage warranty of 40,000-70,000 miles for all passenger and light truck tires offered.

“Our products are over-built and tested on the most rigorous tracks and terrains around the globe and this reflects our investments in manufacturing and quality. Now, all passenger and light truck tires carry Cosmo’s road hazard and mileage warranty ranging from 40,000-70,000 miles," said Dominick Montouri, chief strategy officer of Tire Group International, said.