Danielson, Campagnoni Promoted at BFNAT
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) made a few changes in its commercial tire group, promoting Kurt Danielson to executive director of commercial marketing, and Art Campagnoni to executive director of commercial sales.
BFNAT Gives Consumers 30 Days to Try, Decide
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) launched a new consumer tire sales effort that gives buyers 30 days to decide if they want to keep their recently purchased Bridgestone, Firestone or Dayton brand tires.
Ford Told to Pay $29 Million in Rollover Case
(Akron/Tire Review) Ford Motor Co. has been ordered to pay a rollover accident victim $29 million.
Tanvic Tyres Launches Free Ag-Tyre Check Service
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Tanvic Tyres, an Agri Point dealer covering parts of the East Midlands and South Yorkshire, has announced a new free service available to farmers within its catchment area.
New R9000 Evolution Sizes
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Firestone’s flagship high-speed tractor tyre – the R9000 Evolution (launched in March 2002) now has two more sizes in the range.
Concept Cars at Auto Show to be Fitted with Bridgestone Tires
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) announced that two concept vehicles fitted with Bridgestone Potenza concept tires will be displayed at the North American International Auto Show taking place Jan. 8-22 in Detroit.
BFNAT Announces $17 Million Investment in Aiken Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) announced that it will invest $17 million in its Aiken County, S.C., plant during a ceremony commemorating the 50 millionth tire produced there.
Reports say BFNAT to Announce Aiken Expansion
(Akron/Tire Review) News reports out of South Carolina say that Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) will announce a major expansion at its Aiken, S.C., passenger tire plant as early as today.
IITDA Plans 20th Convention and Trade Show
(Akron/Tire Review) The Indiana/Illinois Tire Dealers Association (IITDA) will hold its 20th annual convention and trade show Mar. 3-4 at the Radisson at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Ind.
Trust Fund Donations Top $3 Million
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Americas Holding said that the Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund donated more than $3 million to nearly 700 U.S. charities and non-profits in 2005, including more than $800,000 to charities in Middle Tennessee.