New Bandag Tread Geared for Longer Wear
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, said its new Bandag-brand BDR-HG tread is specially designed for regional and over-the-road fleets operating tandem-axle tractors. When used in the drive axle position, the new BDR-HG (Bandag Drive Regional – High Grip) tread promotes best-in-class traction both new and as the tread
Bridgestone Bandag Sets Price Increases
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, will increase prices on its Firestone, Dayton and Bandag brand products sold in the U.S. up to 6%. Effective June 1, Firestone and Dayton brand truck and bus radial tire base prices will increase up to 6%. As of May 1, Bandag retread
New Marketing VP for Bridgestone Bandag
Bridgestone Americas has promoted Scott Damon to vice president of marketing for its Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions unit. Damon was director of strategic channels and products for Bridgestone Bandag. Damon began his career with Bridgestone in 1996 as research engineer for Bandag (subsequently purchased by the tiremaker), and later held a number of marketing posts
Becker Tire Receives Bandag Honor, Exec Recognized by MATDA
Great Bend, Kan.-based Becker Tire & Treading Inc. was recently honored by Bridgestone Americas, and one of its own received special recognition during a recent state tire dealer group event. Becker Tire & Treading was recognized for a 35-year association with Bandag by Bridgestone America’s Bridgestone Bandag unit. On hand to receive the award was
Thai Bridgestone Bandag Center Set for Growth
Upon announcing the opening of the latest Bridgestone Bandag Retread Center in Thailand, Bridgestone Corp. stated it anticipates the significant growth of its retreading business in Asia, and in preparation for this expansion it will begin construction of a retread materials plant in Thailand this November. The Bandag center officially opened by Thai Bridgestone Co.
Bridgestone Bandag Launches New Products, Marketing Push
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions introduced two new products – the Bandag brand BDR-HT3 tread and the Firestone FT455 Plus trailer tire – in addition to a new marketing campaign. The BDR-HT3 tread is designed for LTL fleet customers operating single-axle tractors. Used in the drive axle position, it incorporates an innovative tread compound and tread
Bandag BTM-WB For Intensive On/Off-Road Applications
Bandag has launched the BTM-WB (Bandag Trailer Mix – Wide Base), a new application specific tread product designed for fleets whose trailer and semi-trailer tyres need to cope with harsh, wear-intensive conditions on a wide variety of on-road and off-road surfaces.
Bridgestone Europe Takes Full Control of Bandag EMEA
On Jan. 2, Bridgestone Europe NV/SA announced it has assumed full control of Bandag EMEA through the purchase of all of the shares in that company from Bridgestone Americas.
Bridgestone Bandag Releases Fuel Economy Guide
With fuel moving into the lead as a fleet’s top expense, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) is releasing its fourth comprehensive fuel economy guide for large trucks.
Hino Motors Honors Bridgestone Bandag
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) received the Delivery Achievement Award from Hino Motors Manufacturing for 100% on-time delivery and 100% delivery accuracy.