Bridgestone Expanding Canada Passenger, LT Tire Facility
Bridgestone Canada Inc. plans to invest approximately $250 million to expand its Canadian passenger and light truck tire manufacturing facility in Joliette, Quebec. The five-year investment will fund a multi-phase expansion to help the plant produce larger diameter tires that are in demand for pickup trucks and SUVs, as well as increase the facility’s productivity,
Bridgestone Partners with Shell
Bridgestone Americas and Shell Lubricants have launched the Nationwide Network Shell Lubricants program. As part of the program, Shell’s Pennzoil, Quaker State and Rotella oils will be available through Bridgestone’s affiliated dealer network. Bridgestone affiliated retailers who enroll in the program will have exclusive access to the program’s benefits, the tiremaker said. Benefits include competitive
Bridgestone Named Tire Manufacturer of the Year
Bridgestone Corp. took home the top honor of Tire Manufacturer of the Year at the 2016 Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence. The Tire Manufacturer of the Year award recognizes a tire manufacturer for its investment in research and development and sustainable manufacturing programs. Bridgestone previously earned the award in 2008. Other award winners included
Bridgestone Promotes Clark to GCR CEO
Bridgestone Americas has promoted Larry Jeffries to chief operating officer for the company’s GCR Tires & Service division. Jeffries will replace Mark Clark, who is retiring at the end of February after more than 30 years in the tire industry. Jeffries has been with Bridgestone since 1999 and recently served as director of technical planning
Bridgestone OE on Lexus RX
Bridgestone Americas’ Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire was selected as original equipment on select 2016 Lexus RX 350 and Rx 450h models. The Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus is designed to offer drivers durable all-season performance and comfortable ride, while offering low rolling resistance, Bridgestone said. “That Lexus chose the Bridgestone Dueler Ecopia H/L
Bridgestone Creates Technology to Detect Rubber Tree Disease
With the help of government agencies and universities, Bridgestone Corp. has developed a method to fight the white root rot disease that affects rubber trees, Tyres & Accessories reports. Since 2010, the tire company has been working with the Indonesian Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology and a number of universities to develop
Deal Done: Icahn Gets Keys to Pep Boys
Icahn Enterprises closed its $1.03 billion acquisition of Pep Boys, paying $18.50 per share in the all-cash deal. As a result of the completion of the merger, the common stock of Pep Boys will no longer be listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange or any other exchange. Billionaire Carl Icahn, chairman of
Bridgestone Named John Deere Partner-Level Supplier
John Deere & Co. honored Bridgestone Americas as a Partner-level supplier for 2015 for the tiremaker’s dedication to providing the company quality products, service, and its commitment to improvement. The Partner-level status is John Deere’s highest supplier rating and is part of the company’s Achieving Excellence Program. Suppliers who participate in the program are evaluated
Bridgestone, PPG Partner
PPG Industries and Bridgestone Americas are partnering to create fuel-efficient tires for trucks and buses with PPG’s Agilon silica, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. PPG’s Agilon, is a high-performance silica that reduces a tires rolling resistance, making the tire more fuel efficient and improving traction and tread life, PGG said. The U.S. Department of Energy is
Bridgestone Names Nationwide ‘Fuel the Drive’ Winners
Bridgestone Americas has announced the grand prize winners of the 2015 Fuel the Drive contest – Minges Brook Elementary School in Battle Creek, Mich., and World Compass Academy in Castle Rock, Colo. The company was inspired to award two grand prizes based on the narrow margin of votes between the top two entries, Bridgestone said.
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
Bridgestone Updating Management
Bridgestone Corp.’s board of directors is updating its corporate governance structure, Tyres & Accessories reports. The board of directors will be replacing the tiremaker’s “Company with Board of Company Auditors” model with a “Company with Nominating Committee” governance model. Bridgestone said the change in structure will support the company’s goals of “becoming a truly global