Bridgestone to Unveil ‘New Generation of Tyres’ at CV Show

Bridgestone’s pioneering collection will be revealed at this year’s show, encompassing the R249 and R168, as well as its most recent addition to the family, the M749.

The introduction of the Bridgestone M749 highway drive-axle tyre (published in T&A September 2006) follows the launch of the R249 steer-axle and R168 trailer-axle tyres and completes Bridgestone’s new generation long distance highway line up. The range has been engineered to improve cost efficiency due to excellent rolling resistance and superior mileage as well as capacity for future retreading.

Roger Moulding, marketing manager for commercial products at Bridgestone UK, said: “We are really looking forward to unveiling our new generation of long-distance highway tyres together for the first time at the show. The complete range will make their official debut at our press conference on Apr. 23 where all in attendance will be given the opportunity to ask questions and meet the Bridgestone team.”

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."