Bridgestone
Bridgestone tires. Bridgestone is recognized as the world's leading provider of premium tires and sustainable mobility solutions. The selection includes car tires, SUV tires, light truck tires, motorcycle tires, truck and bus tires, off-road tires, and agricultural tires. All-season tires are the fastest growing segment in the light truck market. Users of light trucks and fleet companies demand durability, strength, and year-round performance from their tires, which Bridgestone provides. Our All Season tires are designed to deliver exactly that. They minimize downtime and reduce costs, allowing vehicles to move safely throughout all seasons with a single set of tires.
Bridgestone
Bridgestone tires.
Bridgestone is the world's leading supplier of premium tires and sustainable mobility solutions. The range includes car tires, SUV tires, van tires, motorcycle tires, truck and bus tires, industrial tires, and agricultural tires. All-season tires are the fastest-growing segment in the van market. Van users and fleet operators demand durability, strength, and year-round performance, which Bridgestone provides. Our All Season tires are designed to offer just this by minimizing downtime and reducing costs, so vehicles can safely travel year-round with the same set of tires.
Bridgestone history....
1930: The tire division of the predecessor Nihon Tabi Company began manufacturing its first tires.
1931: Bridgestone Tire Co., Ltd was founded in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
1934: Full-scale tire production began at the newly built Kurume factory.
1935: Full-scale golf ball production began.
1937: Headquarters moved from Kurume to Tokyo. Production of V-belts and rubber hoses started...
1942: The name Bridgestone Tire Co., Ltd was changed to Nippon Tire Co., Ltd.
1951: The company's name reverted to Bridgestone Tire Co., Ltd; The company flag was established.
1953: Sales exceeded 10 billion yen, as Bridgestone took a leading position in the Japanese industry.
1956: The 25th-anniversary ceremony was held in Kurume, and the Ishibashi Cultural Center, a comprehensive park, was donated to the city.
1961: Bridgestone was listed on the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges.
1962: Bridgestone announced it successfully developed Steel Rib tires...
1964: Bridgestone developed Japan's first passenger car radial tires.
1965: The Malaysian factory, Bridgestone's first overseas factory after the war, began operations.
1967: The Bridgestone Tire Shop system was launched in Japan...
1968: Bridgestone reinforced its motto: "Serving society with superior quality."...
1970: The first Bridgestone Golf Tournament, now known as the Bridgestone Open, was held.
1976: Founder Shojiro Ishibashi passed away.
1982: The first studless winter tire, Winter Radial 708 Studless, was introduced in Japan...
1983: Bridgestone acquired Firestone's Nashville plant as its first production facility in the United States.
1984: Bridgestone Tire Co., Ltd. was renamed Bridgestone Corporation, and a new company logo was adopted...
1988: Bridgestone merged with the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, the second-largest tire manufacturer in the United States...
1989: Firestone announced plans to merge with Bridgestone U.S.A. Inc and changed its name to Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
1990: Bridgestone/Firestone Europe S.A. was established to oversee/manage Bridgestone/Firestone subsidiaries in the European region.
1993: Businesses under the jurisdiction of Bridgestone's sports division were transferred to Bridgestone Sports...
1994: Bridgestone/Firestone Europe S.A. began sales and logistics operations in Europe.
1995: Firestone returned to Indy car racing and the Indianapolis 500 after a 20-year absence.®
1997: Bridgestone participated in its first Formula 1 race.®
1998: In Bridgestone's second year in Formula 1, McLaren racing team's Mika Häkkinen won the Japan Grand Prix, the last Formula 1 Grand Prix of the season, marking the first time a car running on Bridgestone tires won both the driver's and constructor's titles.®®
1999: Bridgestone acquired a steel cord manufacturer, Bridgestone Metalpha Corp.
2000: Construction work on both a new technical center and the Yokohama Diversified Products Technical Center was completed.
2001: The construction of the Bridgestone Today Museum in Kodaira, Tokyo, was completed. Bridgestone revamped its corporate philosophy...
2002: Founder Shojiro Ishibashi was inducted into the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame. Management vision, brand vision, and environmental philosophy...
2003: A safety statement was drafted. Disaster prevention system reconstruction.
2004: Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., Ltd was established for tire sales, manufacturing, research in China...
2006: Founder Shojiro Ishibashi was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame...
2007: Bridgestone acquired Bandag, Inc., one of the world's leading tire retreading companies.
2009: The Kitakyushu plant started operations as Japan's 10th tire factory.
2011: In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Bridgestone Group's establishment, Bridgestone refined the Bridgestone emblem...
2013: Establishment of the Global Executive Committee (Global EXCO), part of the Bridgestone Group...
2014: Bridgestone became a global Olympic partner.
2016: Bridgestone introduced the EXAMATION tire assembly system at the Tatabánya plant in Hungary...
2017: Bridgestone redefined its global corporate social responsibility commitment as "Our Way to Serve."
2018: Bridgestone became a global Paralympic partner...
2019: Bridgestone acquired TomTom Telematics, Europe's largest supplier of digital fleet solutions...
2020: Bridgestone introduced the "Bridgestone MASTERCORE" line, providing customized tire performance for mines.
2022: Bridgestone Innovation Park began full-scale operations to create new value through innovation...