Bridgestone’s Wilson, N.C. Tire Plant Earns ISCC Plus Certification
The Wilson tire plant manufactures passenger tires, light truck radial tires and original equipment tires.
Bridgestone Plant Wins Safety Award for the Sixth Time
Bridgestone’s Warren County, Tennessee TBR tire plant received the state’s highest honor for workplace safety and health.
Bridgestone Announces Retread Tire Plant Expansion
Bridgestone Americas broke ground on a $60 million Bandag plant expansion in Abilene, Texas.
Bridgestone Develops Tire Using 75% Recycled, Renewable Materials
Bridgestone said the new tire is the first street tire to use natural rubber derived from the guayule desert shrub.
Bridgestone Previews New VZT Construction Tire
The VZT 25 in. construction tire is designed for loader and grader applications.
Bridgestone Creates New Philanthropic Position
Wade Munday has been hired to handle corporate philanthropy and social impact at Bridgestone.
Bridgestone Names New President of Commercial Truck Group
Bridgestone Americas announced Steve Hoeft will assume the role of president of its commercial truck group, effective immediately. The group includes the company’s truck and bus radial (TBR) business. Bridgestone said Hoeft has previously served as chief operating officer (COO) for the commercial truck group. In his new role, he will be responsible for setting
Bridgestone Invests $60M to Expand Bandag Retread Manufacturing Plant
Bridgestone Americas will invest $60 million to expand its Bridgestone Bandag manufacturing plant in Abilene, Texas. The 50,000-square-foot expansion of the Abilene plant is aimed at the growing demand for the company’s tread rubber products, driven by the rapid growth of its retread business, Bridgestone says. The expansion includes an immediate increase in operational activity
Bridgestone TBR Plant Celebrates 50 Years
Bridgestone Americas announced its truck and bus radial (TBR) tire manufacturing plant in LaVergne, Tennessee is celebrating 50 years of operations this year. The LaVergne Tire Plant began manufacturing TBR tires in 1972. During its 50 years in operation, Bridgestone says the LaVergne Tire Plant has received several certifications and awards, including the Tennessee Green
Tire Industry Association Launches EV Advisory Council
As the automotive industry shifts toward producing electric-powered vehicles, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) has launched an Electric Vehicle Advisory Council (EVAC) to begin evaluating the impact of this evolution on the tire industry. The council will focus on educating and training tire and auto dealers on the proper service techniques and procedures of EVs,
