Firestone to Display First Off-the-Road Tire Line at ConExpo
Bridgestone Americas will display its new Firestone VersaBuilt tire line during the 2017 ConExpo-Con/Agg Conference in Las Vegas, March 7-11.
Firestone Signs Multi-Year Deal with IndyCar
Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone brand extends its partnership with IndyCar as the official tire supplier of the Verizon IndyCar Series.
Firestone Tire Design for 2017 Subaru Impreza
Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone FT140 tire is specified as original equipment on the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza. The Firestone FT140 tire is engineered with a unique tread pattern to provide all-season performance in both wet and dry conditions, while also offering low rolling resistance for enhanced fuel efficiency, Bridgestone said. “We have a long history of
Live at SEMA: Coker Tire Introduces Firestone Wide Oval Radial
Coker Tire celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Firestone Wide Oval tire at the 2016 SEMA Show with the introduction of the new Firestone Wide Oval Radial tire. Muscle car expert Steve Magnante hosted the company’s press event at the Coker Tire booth (# 22775), which highlighted the features of the new tire and displayed Firestone Wide
Firestone Polymers CEO, President Retires
Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone Polymers (FSPC) division has announced the retirement of its CEO and president Bob Handlos. Handlos plans to retire at the end of 2016, and will be succeeded by Gene Lavengco, current executive director of manufacturing of FSPC, effective Oct. 1. Lavengco has worked for FSPC for 36 years in numerous roles, including
Major Changes within Firestone’s Tire Team
A reorganization of Firestone’s race tire development program was announced by Bridgestone Americas. The changes include the addition of Dan Peterman in the newly formed role as manager of race tire development/production, and the promotion of Cara Adams as chief engineer of Bridgestone Americas Motorsports and manager of race tire development. Effective immediately, Peterman will
Bridgestone Refreshing Products, Launches New Firestone Tires
Bridgestone Americas is upgrading or replacing 100% if its Bridgestone and Firestone branded tires by 2020 in the United States. The tiremaker recently showcased several of these new tires – the Firestone Champion, Firestone Firehawk AS, and Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – during a ride and drive event at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas.
Firestone Rolls Out Champion Tire
Bridgestone Americas has launched the new Firestone Champion tire for cars and minivans. “Drivers today want to get the most out of their vehicle, and that starts with buying the right set of tires,” said Philip Dobbs, chief marketing officer, Bridgestone Americas. “The Firestone Champion with Fuel Fighter Technology is dependable and backed by the
Firestone Facility Reaches Safety Milestone
Firestone Industrial Products Co.’s Williamsburg, Ky., manufacturing facility has reached 1 million man-hours without a lost-time accident. “A milestone of this significance didn’t happen by coincidence. It took the effort of all of our teammates working together to create a safe work environment,” said Michael Weir, plant manager. “The safety of our teammates is the number
Bridgestone Recalling Firestone FS561 Truck Tires
Bridgestone Americas has issued a voluntary safety recall for 36,000 Firestone FS561 commercial truck tires. The recalled tires only include FS561 tires in size 255/70R22.5 that are installed in trailer applications and were manufactured in the U.S. and Canada between Feb. 2015 and Jan. 27, 2016 (DOT weeks 0515 – 0416). Tires affected by the
