BFNAT Begins Oklahoma City Cuts
(Akron/Tire Review) The Associated Press reported that Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has begun cutting employment at its Oklahoma City, Okla., tire plant, which is scheduled to close by the end of this year.
Tiremaker Stronger Than Ever, CEO Says
(Akron/Tire Review – The Tennessean) Six years ago, Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire was awash in lawsuits and allegations over the role of its tires in the now-infamous Ford Explorer rollovers.
The Final Lap: Flag Drops on Tire Competition in Major Race Series
It was a sad, sad day, Oct. 22 was. Mark a big black flag on your calendar. Shed a little tear. When the checkered flag dropped on that day’s Brazilian Grand Prix, it marked the official end of real competition in big-time racing. As of Oct. 23, there is no longer any competition in NASCAR.
BFNAT Begins Layoff Process at Oklahoma City Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Workforce reduction plans are underway at Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire’s (BFNAT) Oklahoma City tire plant. Effective Oct. 28, 416 jobs will be terminated, according to the tiremaker.
BAH Announces Personnel Changes in Finance Department
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc. (BAH) announced that Makoto Iijima, BAH treasurer, will accept a position in Bridgestone Corp.’s finance department at the end of November.
Test Warns Against Retrofitting Run-Flats
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The results of a recent Auto Express test show that motorists with cars set up for and fitted with run-flat tyres must not replace them with standard tyres.
BFNAT Supplies Sebring Line
(Akron/Tire Review) DaimlerChrysler has selected two Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) products to be OE tires on its 2007 Chrysler Sebring.
Steelworkers Say They Can Stay Out. But For How Long?
(Akron/Tire Review) So, just how long can the United Steelworkers stay on strike against Goodyear?
Annual ASA Conference Breeds Profitability and Success for Tire Dealers
(Akron/Tire Review) ASA Tire Systems held its ninth annual client conference, InfoExpo, in Lexington, Ky., recently.
BFNAT Adds to Blizzak Line
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) has expanded its Bridgestone Blizzak winter tire line.