Bridgestone Hires Chief Information Officer
Bridgestone Americas has hired Stefano Mezzabotta, a former Procter & Gamble employee, as its chief information officer.
Bridgestone Promotes Damon to President of Commercial Business
Bridgestone Americas has announced that Scott Damon has been promoted to president, commercial group, U.S. and Canada for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations.
Love’s Acquires Speedco from Bridgestone
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has reached an agreement with Bridgestone Americas, Inc. for the purchase of Speedco. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and certain other closing conditions.
Bridgestone, Employees Raise Funds Hurricane Relief
Bridgestone Corp. and Bridgestone Americans will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.
Firestone Launches New Winter Tires
Bridgestone Americas has announced the release of its Winterforce 2 tire for cars and minivans, and its Firestone Winterforce 2UV tire for crossovers, SUVs and pickup trucks.
Bridgestone Features NFL Coach Jon Gruden in Videos
Bridgestone Americas, the Official Tire of the National Football League (NFL), has recruited former football coach and analyst Jon Gruden to star in its latest commercial for its DriveGuard line. The new commercial “Pep Talk,” will debut during Thursday’s NFL Kickoff broadcast.
New OTR Inspection Help from Bridgestone
For customers in the mining, construction and aggregates industries, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is offering two free inspection resources.
Neal to Head Up Bridgestone OTR Business
Bridgestone Americas promoted Bridget Neal to president of off-the-road at Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, effective Aug. 14.
Firestone Building Products Announces New President
Firestone Building Products, LLC (Firestone) has announced that Bridgestone executive Taylor Cole has been named president of Firestone Building Products, effective Aug. 14.
Bridgestone’s N.C. Bandag Plant Earns Star Award
Bridgestone Americas’ Bandag retread plant in Oxford, N.C., has been recognized as a Carolina Star Site by the North Carolina Department of Labor.
Hoeft Named COO of GCR Tires
GCR Tires & Service announced that Steve Hoeft is joining the organization as chief operating officer. GCR, part of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, provides commercial tires and service from more than 200 locations across the United States.
Firestone Ag Hosts Nuffield International Farming Scholars
Firestone Ag, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, hosted 10 Nuffield International Farming Scholars at the Firestone Ag tire plant in Des Moines, Iowa, to provide a glimpse inside the tire manufacturing process.
