Winter Driving Experience
The squeal of tires braking on ice reverberated throughout the University of Notre Dame’s Compton Family Ice Arena as trade media test drove vehicles fitted with Bridgestone’s Blizzak DM-V2 and Blizzak WS80 winter tires. In preparation for winter, Bridgestone Americas and Tire Rack teamed up to present the Winter Driving Experience in South Bend, Ind.,
Early Termination of Waiting Period for Bridgestone’s Tender Offer for Pep Boys
The waiting period required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act (HSR Act) has been terminated with respect to the cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Pep Boys, Bridgestone Americas said. The tiremaker added that the tender offer condition under the HSR Act has been satisfied. Bridgestone previously commenced a cash
Speedco Breaks Ground in Washington
Bridgestone Americas broke ground at its new Speedco retail location on Nov. 18, in Spokane, Wash. The new location is expected to be completed by the summer of 2016 and will provide industry-leading tire services, quick lubes and other transport needs to small fleets, large fleets, and owner-operators who frequently travel the highly-transited area. “The
Bridgestone Commences Tender Offer on Pep Boys
Bridgestone Americas’ wholly owned subsidiary TAJ Acquisition Co., the purchaser for the tiremaker, is commencing a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of The Pep Boys. Bridgestone announced on Oct. 26 that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Pep Boys for nearly $835 million. Upon successful closing of the
Bridgestone Has New Brand Marketing Veep
Bridgestone Americas has promoted Amber Holm to vice president of brand marketing in the U.S. and Canada, and consumer replacement tire for Bridgestone Americas. Holm is replacing Erik Seidel, who was promoted to vice president of sales for Bridgestone Americas earlier in 2015. In her new role, Holm will be responsible for leading the company’s
Bridgestone Offers New Bandag Trailer Retread
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations introduced the new Bandag TR4.1 trailer retread, which the tiremaker said provides affordable and dependable wear life performance for small to medium truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL) and pick-up and delivery (P&D) fleets. “When shopping for trailer tread options, fleets often have to choose between low cost and functionality,” said Ben Rosenblum, director
Bridgestone Names New Speedco President
Bridgestone Americas has appointed Chris Ripani, former executive director of marketing for Bridgestone Commercial Stores Division, as president of its brand Speedco Inc. Ripani succeeds Scott Damon, who was recently named president of Firestone Industrial Products. In his new role, Ripani will lead and implement the newly formed growth strategy for Speedco, Bridgestone said. Ripani
Bridgestone Names New VP
James “Jim” DeMouy has been named vice president of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) for Bridgestone Americas. In his new role, DeMouy will provide EHSS strategic and operational leadership as well as lead and direct all EHSS-related activities for the Americas region, including manufacturing and retail locations overseas, the tiremaker said. He will also
Bridgestone Buying Pep Boys
Bridgestone Americas’ Bridgestone Retail Operations has entered into an agreement to acquire Pep Boys in an all-cash transaction for roughly $835 million. The acquisition of Pep Boys accelerates Bridgestone Corp.’s global growth. The purchase will add approximately 800 locations to Bridgestone Retail Operations’ nationwide network. Currently, BSRO operates approximately 2,200 tire and automotive service centers
Bridgestone Americas Jumps Into Online Sales Pool
Looking to help its tire dealers more effectively compete in the online tire sales world, Bridgestone Americas plans to acquire TireConnect Systems, a Canadian software developer that offers a turnkey online tire sales tool. The acquisition is expected to close within 30 days, and the resulting Bridgestone TireConnect online sales and ecommerce solution will be
Truck Trailer, Tires Stolen in NW Ohio
Police are investigating the theft of a truck trailer and tires in Northwood, Ohio, according to local media. Roughly 400 Bridgestone tires, totaling $33,200, and a tractor-trailer were stolen mid-day Oct. 5 from outside Oakley Industries, police said. The theft is under investigation.
Bridgestone Continues Drive to ‘Dan Totsu’ Status
Bridgestone Corp. said it is updating its corporate governance structure “in order to better support the company’s twin goals of ‘becoming a truly global company’” and being “the absolute and clear leader in all aspects of its business” – termed “dan-totsu” in Japanese. This is an extension of Bridgestone’s original 2013 management plan that set