Caterpillar Honors Bridgestone Plant
Bridgestone Americas’ OTR tire plant in Bloomington, Ill., recently achieved platinum level certification from Caterpillar’s Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP).
Bridgestone Exec Joins Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees
Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation President, Bob Hirsch, has appointed Robert Johnson to the AACF board of trustees.
Bridgestone Americas to Increase Prices
Bridgestone Americas will be increasing prices 8% across a range of commercial truck and bus and off-the-road tires in North America due to market dynamics.
Bridgestone Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Retread Plant
Bridgestone Americas celebrated the 45th anniversary of the opening of its Bandag Retread Plant in Abilene, Texas, on May 22.
Bridgestone Americas Recognizes Innovators
Bridgestone Americas recognized leaders in innovation during its 38th annual Inventors Awards Dinner on May 18 in Akron, Ohio.
AMRA Names Jeff Cox Vice President
The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) has announced Jeff Cox as its new vice president.
In this position, Cox will be developing and driving the overall strategy, which includes new member recruitment and current member engagement and marketing.
Bridgestone Names New Chief Financial Officer
Bridgestone Americas named Amanda Mathis as the new chief financial officer of the company. Mathis will be responsible for overseeing all strategic aspects of finance, accounting and financial shared services, as well as mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, cash flow and debt management.
Goldstine Named Firestone Fibers and Textiles Head
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has hired Brian Goldstine as the new president of Firestone Fibers and Textiles effective May 15.
Firestone Goes Off-Road with M/T Tire
Fifteen years after the launch of the Firestone Destination M/T tire, Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone brand has introduced the next generation of its mud-terrain tire – the Destination M/T2.
Bridgestone Takes Home 15th GM Supplier Award
Bridgestone Corp. was named a 2016 General Motors Supplier of the Year for the 15th time. This is also the second consecutive year Bridgestone has been awarded the honor.
S.C. Recognizes Bridgestone Facility for Safety
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations has recognized Bridgestone Americas Inc.’s off-road radial tire manufacturing facility in Aiken County, S.C., for its commitment to safety.
Bridgestone Invests $17.3 Million to Renovate Akron Data Center
With the quick snip of ceremonial scissors at a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony April 18, Bridgestone Americas celebrated the completion of its $17.3 million renovation to the company’s Akron Data Center.
