| Dec 08, 2011 - Bridgestone Announces Development of Non-Pneumatic (Airless) Concept Tire |
Bridgestone Corporation today announced it has developed a non-pneumatic (i.e., airless) concept tire that could prove to be a viable and more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional tire...
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| Nov 23, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe publishes 2011 environmental report |
Bridgestone Europe has published the 2011 edition of its “Environmental Commitment and Performance” report.
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| Nov 14, 2011 - Bridgestone to Build a New Passenger Car Tire Plant in Vietnam |
Bridgestone Corporation today announced its plans to build a new plant in Vietnam that will produce radial tires for passenger cars (PSRs).
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| Nov 14, 2011 - Bridgestone to Increase Production Capacity at its Hofu Plant |
Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it will increase production capacity of small and medium size off-the-road radial tires for construction and mining vehicles (small and medium size ORRs) ...
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| Nov 08, 2011 - Consolidated Financial Statements |
Consolidated Financial Statements for the First Three Quarters of the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2011.
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| Nov 08, 2011 - Aston Martin chooses Bridgestone Ecopia tyres for new Cygnet city car |
Bridgestone has started supplying B250 Ecopia tyres as standard equipment for the Aston Martin Cygnet, launched in Europe in September 2011.
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| Nov 08, 2011 - Bridgestone to Exhibit at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 |
Bridgestone Corporation today announced that it will exhibit at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 to be held at the Tokyo Big Sight November 30 through December 11, 2011.
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| Nov 07, 2011 - Bridgestone Group to Donate ¥50 Million to Flood-Stricken Regions in Thailand |
Bridgestone Corporation today announced that it will donate ¥50 million to assist flood-stricken regions in Thailand.
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| Nov 07, 2011 - Bridgestone launches Battlax Hyper Sport S20 motorcycle tyre |
Bridgestone has strengthened its motorcycle tyre line-up with the launch of a premium sport tyre: the Battlax Hyper Sport S20 for riders of high-powered machines from 600 to 1300 cc.
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| Oct 27, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe launches new online Media News Room |
Bridgestone Europe today announces a new media news room that will host all of the company’s media assets and digital library.
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| Oct 26, 2011 - The Bridgestone Group Announces Bridgestone Group CSR Report 2011 |
Bridgestone Corporation today announced the publication of its Bridgestone Group CSR Report 2011.
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| Oct 25, 2011 - Firestone unveils the world’s largest agricultural tyre |
On display for the first time in Europe at the Agritechnica fair in Hanover, 13th to 19th November 2011, will be the world’s largest-ever agricultural radial tyre: the new Firestone DT23
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| Oct 21, 2011 - Mid-term Management Plan 2011 |
Bridgestone Corporation announced today the formulation of its Mid-Term Management Plan for 2011 (MTP2011).
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| Oct 17, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe Names New CEO and COO |
Bridgestone Europe NV/SA (BSEU) today announced senior management appointments effective January 1, 2012.
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| Oct 10, 2011 - Auto Bild rates the Blizzak LM-32 as “exemplary” |
In the current winter tyre test of the magazine Auto Bild, twelve tyres with the dimension 225/45 R 17 went head to head on the ice-covered lakes of northern Sweden.
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| Sep 23, 2011 - Bridgestone completes ISO 14001 certification of all plants in Europe |
Bridgestone has completed ISO 14001 certification of all its European tyre production plants one year ahead of the Bridgestone internal target.
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| Sep 22, 2011 - Bridgestone to begin production of large and ultra-large OTR radial tyres in North America |
Bridgestone Corporation announced that Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, will begin production of large and ultra-large OTR radial tyres.
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| Sep 22, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe announces price increases on some products in the 4th quarter |
Bridgestone Europe announces that it will be rolling out a new round of price increases across Europe throughout the fourth quarter of 2011.
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| Sep 22, 2011 - Bridgestone to increase production capacity for passenger cars and light truck tyres in U.S. |
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC has decided to increase production capacity of PSR and LTR at its Aiken Plant in South Carolina.
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| Sep 14, 2011 - Bridgestone builds strong winter position with premium tyres for all conditions |
Bridgestone has redefined its position in the winter tyre market with the launch of new products and an expanded range of premium tyres designed for all types of winter conditions in Europe.
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| Sep 14, 2011 - Bridgestone announces new tyre technology for determining road surface conditions based on the concept of "CAIS" |
New technology to be displayed at the 64th IAA International Motor Show.
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| Sep 14, 2011 - Bridgestone builds strong winter position with premium tyres for all conditions |
Bridgestone has redefined its position in the winter tyre market with the launch of new products and an expanded range of premium tyres designed for all types of winter conditions in Europe.
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| Sep 14, 2011 - Bridgestone to establish polyurethane foam for automobile seats plant in Wuhan, China |
Bridgestone announced today that it has decided to establish a new plant to produce polyurethane foam for automobile seats in Wuhan City in Hubei Province of China.
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| Sep 14, 2011 - Bridgestone displays future strategy at the IAA: reliability, ecology and innovation |
The bold new Bridgestone stand at the 64th IAA International Motor Show points out the company’s future strategic direction and displays some of the products and concepts that will take it there.
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| Sep 14, 2011 - Top OEMs choose Bridgestone Run-Flat Tyres |
Bridgestone has introduced the Run-Flat version of its flagship Potenza S001 UHP sport tyre.
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| Sep 09, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe partners with Digital News Agency |
Bridgestone Europe today announces a new partnership with The Digital News Agency (DNA) that will see all of Bridgestone Europe’s media assets and digital library hosted on the Sabre Award winning dig...
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| Sep 06, 2011 - Firestone launches iPhone tyre-pressure service for farmers |
Firestone has introduced a free Europe-wide iPhone application to help farmers maintain their tractor tyres at the right pressure.
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| Aug 29, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe Sales Companies re-certificated to ISO 9001:2008 |
Bridgestone Europe has been re-certificated to ISO 9001:2008 for its sales companies and warehousing after successfully complying with the ISO Quality Management System Requirements.
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| Aug 26, 2011 - Bridgestone develops five inch diameter SiC Wafer |
Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it has successfully developed a five inch diameter silicon carbide (SiC) wafer for use in the next generation of power semiconductors.
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| Aug 26, 2011 - Bridgestone brings world’s largest tyre to Europe |
For the first time, Bridgestone has brought the world’s largest tyre, size 59/80 R63, to European shores. Six off-road 4.02-metre-diameter tyres were unloaded at Gothenburg, Sweden, on August 10th.
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| Aug 25, 2011 - Bridgestone looks to the future at the 64th IAA International Motor Show |
With new generation eco-friendly and Run-Flat Tyres, surprising concepts in development and a new range of winter tyres, Bridgestone’s focus at the 2011 IAA is firmly fixed on the future.
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| Aug 12, 2011 - Bridgestone Ecopia tyres carry Nissan GreenSource Team Holland through the Alps in e-Miglia rally |
Factory-fitted Ecopia EP150 helps Nissan LEAF save battery power
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| Aug 08, 2011 - Bridgestone Corporation announces Senior Management changes |
Bridgestone Corporation announced that its board of directors has approved the following proposals of the changes in members of the board of directors and corporate officers today.
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| Aug 08, 2011 - Bridgestone to increase production capacity of radial passenger tyres at its Wuxi plant in China |
Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it will increase the production capacity of its Chinese radial passenger tyre plant in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province.
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| Aug 08, 2011 - Bridgestone to increase production capacity of radial passenger tyres at its Tianjin plant in China |
Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it will increase the production capacity of its Chinese radial passenger tyre plant in Tianjin.
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| Aug 08, 2011 - Bridgestone Corporation announces difference between financial projections and actual results for the first half of 2011 |
Bridgestone Corporation today announced information detailing the difference between its consolidated financial projections for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.
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| Jul 05, 2011 - Bridgestone survey: 71% of cars not ready for holiday driving |
Based on data from 38,000 tyre safety checks carried out by Bridgestone in 9 European countries during 2010, 71% of motorists are driving on under-inflated tyres.
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| Jul 01, 2011 - Bridgestone to raise Truck and Bus tyre prices in Japan |
Bridgestone Corporation today announced that it will raise the prices of new truck and bus tyres sold in the Japan replacement market an average of 10 percent.
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| Jun 29, 2011 - Bridgestone receives “Supplier of the Year” from Boeing for two consecutive years |
Bridgestone Corporation has been recognized as Supplier of the Year in the Electrical/Hydraulic/Mechanical Standards category by the Boeing Company.
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| Jun 29, 2011 - Bridgestone to roll out fleet TPMS system |
Following the successful demonstration of its new TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) at the e-Safety Challenge 2011 event in Vienna on 31st May, Bridgestone Europe has announced that it plans to r...
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| Jun 23, 2011 - Renault Sport chooses the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A for Megane RS Trophy |
Renault Sport has chosen the UHP Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyre in 235/35 R19 format as original equipment for Mégane R.S. Trophy, which set a new lap record on the Nürburgring circuit.
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| Jun 21, 2011 - Bridgestone marks 50 years of Béthune plant |
Bridgestone celebrated 50 years of operations at the Béthune, France, tyre manufacturing plant on 11th June.
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| Jun 17, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe announces new management appointment |
Starting August, 1st 2011 Mr. Yves Kerstens, Member of the Board of Bridgestone Europe, will take up the position of Managing Director, Commercial Products Business Unit.
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| Jun 16, 2011 - Three wins in a row for Bridgestone BT-016 Pro motorcycle sport tyre |
A third German motorcycle magazine has praised the new Battlax BT-016 Pro Hypersport.
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| Jun 09, 2011 - Bridgestone’s new BT-016 PRO is wet weather champion |
After winning the German PS motorcycle sports magazine tyre tests on 5th May, the Battlax BT-016 Pro Hypersport is back on the podium again.
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| Jun 01, 2011 - Bridgestone to begin production of hydraulic hoses in Changzhou, China |
New production plant will respond to robust demand in the Chinese market.
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| Jun 01, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe announces further price increases in the 3rd quarter |
Bridgestone Europe announces that it will be rolling out a new round of price increases across Europe throughout the third quarter 2011.
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| May 25, 2011 - Bridgestone demonstrates new TPMS safety system at eSafety Challenge 2011 |
Bridgestone will present and demonstrate its new Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for commercial vehicles at the eSafety Challenge 2011 near Vienna on 31st May.
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| May 23, 2011 - Aston Martin V8 Vantage S equipped with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres |
Aston Martin has selected Bridgestone as the official tyre partner for the marque’s new driver-focused V8 Vantage S, available from May 2011.
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| May 20, 2011 - Bridgestone refines its Environmental Mission Statement |
Bridgestone Corporation, on behalf of its worldwide family of companies, released today a refined global Environmental Mission Statement.
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| May 20, 2011 - Bridgestone Corporation defines its approach to resource conservation |
Bridgestone Corporation, on behalf of its worldwide family of companies, released today its approach towards resource conservation.
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| May 13, 2011 - Bridgestone Corporation announces revised financial projections for fiscal 2011 |
Bridgestone Corporation today announced revisions to its consolidated financial projections for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.
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| May 13, 2011 - Bridgestone wins comparative motorcycle tyre test |
Bridgestone, the official tyre supplier to MotoGP World Championship racing, won another podium on 5th May with the publication of Germany’s PS motorcycle sport magazine 2011 tyre test results.
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| May 12, 2011 - Bridgestone supports the work of WWF Germany |
This spring, Bridgestone is introducing into the German market the new, environmentally-friendly tyre Ecopia EP150, which is proven to be up to 3% more fuel-efficient, making CO2 emissions correspondi...
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| May 10, 2011 - New Bridgestone advertising campaign in Europe |
A more emotional appeal, directed to individuals -
Bridgestone Europe has produced a new corporate advertising campaign.
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| May 05, 2011 - Arla Foods chooses Bridgestone |
Scandinavia’s largest dairy producer, Arla Foods, has signed a new tyre management agreement with Bridgestone for its fleets in Denmark and Sweden, and has extended the agreement for the first time to...
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| May 02, 2011 - Bridgestone wins motor-home tyre test |
Germany’s leading motor-home magazine Promobil has announced that Bridgestone is the winner of its annual test of summer van tyres, published on 6th April 2011.
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| Apr 26, 2011 - New state of the art Bandag retread factory opened in Hungary |
On 14th April the new Bandag franchise dealership 5-Let Ltd. in Mezőszilas, Hungary, opened the doors of their new retread factory. This € 2 million project features the latest Bandag retread technolo...
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| Apr 18, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe Earthquake Relief Campaign gathers spirit and power as Employees “GET UNITED” to support |
Bridgestone Europe Head Office together with its subsidiaries in Europe announced today that a total of € 557,213.26 has been donated following the March 11 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami disasters in Ja...
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| Apr 14, 2011 - Bridgestone Potenza RE050A selected for Citroën DS3 Racing |
Citroën has selected Bridgestone’s Potenza RE050A sports tyre for the Citroën DS3 Racing, Citroën’s hot hatch in the premium DS line.
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| Apr 12, 2011 - Bridgestone to sponsor Alpine Ski World Cup Events |
Bridgestone Europe has announced that it has signed a sponsorship agreement for the majority of the events of the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup.
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| Apr 05, 2011 - Bridgestone establishes tyre sales company in Morocco |
Bridgestone Corporation announced today that its subsidiary, Bridgestone Middle East & Africa FZE (BSMEA), has established a new tyre sales company based in Casablanca City, Morocco. The name of the n...
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| Mar 28, 2011 - Bridgestone Corporation named Supplier of the Year by General Motors |
Bridgestone Corporation and its global family of companies is the proud recipient of the General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year Award for overall performance in providing GM with parts and services....
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| Mar 28, 2011 - The Updated Recovery Status of Bridgestone Factories Following the 2011 off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku (Northeastern Part of Japan) Earthquake Disaster |
With regard to Nasu Factory which stopped producing tires in the wake of the earthquake has restarted its production beginning on March 25.
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| Mar 28, 2011 - New consumer-oriented website launched for Firestone |
Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone has produced a new European website for their Firestone brand, designed for maximum appeal to end users.
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| Mar 25, 2011 - Bridgestone tyre selected for Audi A1 |
AUDI AG has selected Bridgestone’s new flagship ultra high-performance sport tyre, Potenza S001, as original equipment for the new Audi A1.
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| Mar 19, 2011 - Bridgestone to extend role as Official Tyre Supplier to MotoGP with new three-year deal |
Bridgestone Corporation announced today that Bridgestone and Dorna Sports have signed a new three-year deal that will see the Japanese manufacturer
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| Mar 18, 2011 - Response measures of Bridgestone following the earthquake disaster-18 March update |
The latest status of the restart plans of Bridgestone Group manufacturing facilities located in eastern part of Japan, and the activities for brownout to relieve the shortage of electricity are as fol...
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| Mar 18, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe employees GET UNITED to aid the Japanese Earthquake Disaster Relief Appeal, while the Company contributes €250,000 |
The 13,000 employees of Bridgestone Europe have decided to GET UNITED in showing strong support to those affected by the Japanese disaster, through the creation of a voluntary donation scheme.
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| Mar 18, 2011 - Double success for Potenza S001 in German tyre tests |
For the second consecutive year, Bridgestone’s ultra-high-performance Potenza S001 tyre has won the top rating “very recommendable” in Germany’s Autozeitung magazine tyre test.
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| Mar 15, 2011 - Ecopia EP150 tyres fitted on the Nissan LEAF Electric Car |
Bridgestone Corporation announced that it has begun supplying NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. with Ecopia tyres.
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| Mar 15, 2011 - Top rating for Bridgestone’s eco-friendly Ecopia EP150 in ADAC summer tyre test |
Bridgestone’s eco-friendly Ecopia EP150 tyre has received the top “very recommendable” rating from Germany’s ADAC motoring organisation.
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| Mar 15, 2011 - The Status of Damage to Bridgestone Factories Following the Earthquake Disaster |
The Bridgestone Group would like to express our deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones
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| Mar 15, 2011 - The Recovery Plan of Bridgestone Factories Following the 2011 off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku (Northeastern Part of Japan) Earthquake Disaster |
The Bridgestone Group would like to express our deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones as a result of the 2011 off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku (Northeastern Part of Japan) Earthq...
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| Mar 11, 2011 - Bridgestone teams up with Valentino Rossi |
Valentino Rossi, six-time MotoGP world champion, has agreed to become a Motorcycle Tyre Development Adviser for Bridgestone
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| Mar 10, 2011 - 71% of motorists in Europe driving on under-inflated tyres wastes 2 billion litres of fuel a year, adding 4.8 million tons of CO2 emissions |
Bridgestone checked the tyre condition of 38,000 cars in 9 European countries in 2010. The results show that 71% of motorists are driving on under-inflated tyres.
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| Mar 09, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe announces further price increases |
Bridgestone Europe has announced a new round of price increases in Europe that will be rolled out in the second quarter of 2011 covering all Consumer, Commercial and Specialty tyres.
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| Mar 08, 2011 - Bridgestone to begin production of adhesive film for solar modules in Poland |
Investment of ¥5.25 Billion Geared Toward the Development of a Global Production and Supply System
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| Mar 03, 2011 - New Potenza S001 Run Flat |
S001 RFT provides the pleasure of ride comfort comparable to conventional tyres.
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| Mar 03, 2011 - Bridgestone expands Ecopia size line-ups |
The lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of Ecopia tyres are now available for most popular car models.
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| Mar 02, 2011 - Blizzak LM-80: Bridgestone’s new SUV winter tyre for central European conditions |
The new Blizzak LM-80 is a winter tyre that provides SUV’s, CUV’s and 4x4’s with high level, well balanced winter performance and excellent snow handling.
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| Mar 02, 2011 - Blizzak WS70: the new studless multicell winter tyre from Bridgestone |
Blizzak WS70, the latest member of the Blizzak family, is at home on the winter roads of northern Europe.
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| Mar 01, 2011 - Bridgestone announces “The Bridgestone Essence”, New Corporate Philosophy and Bridgestone Symbol |
This enhancement of the Bridgestone symbol and tagline is part of an integrated strategy to further strengthen Bridgestone brand globally.
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| Feb 22, 2011 - Bridgestone Corporation appoints a European as Vice President and Officer |
With effect from March 29th 2011, Franco Annunziato, Chief takes up the additional role as Vice President and Senior Officer of Bridgestone Corporation.
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| Feb 18, 2011 - Bridgestone Corporation Announces Consolidated Financial Statements for 2010 |
Bridgestone Corporation today announced its Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010
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| Feb 16, 2011 - New Bandag BDM1 tread gets thumbs up from Veolia |
In 2010 the Belgian operations of Veolia, the world leader in environmental services, tested the new-generation on/off road Bandag Drive Mixed1.
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| Feb 16, 2011 - Geneva Motor Show 2011: Bridgestone focuses on reliability, ecology and innovation |
Bridgestone will be present at the Geneva Motor Show this year, with a 210 m² stand (2143) in Hall 2.
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| Feb 16, 2011 - New Bandag on/off road BDM1 and BRM1 treads |
High-mileage premium on/off treads offering low cost per kilometre, now available through Bandag dealers in Europe
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| Feb 11, 2011 - Bridgestone Technical Center Europe receives EN 16001 certification |
Bridgestone believes that effective management of energy resources is a key success factor and essential element of Corporate Social Responsibility.
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| Jan 31, 2011 - Bridgestone Group Donates to Relief Efforts in Australia |
The Bridgestone Group announced that it has donated more than ¥12.7 million to assist with relief efforts following the January flood in Australia.
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| Jan 26, 2011 - Bridgestone Potenza S001 elected tyre of year 2010 in Spain |
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 was named ‘Tyre of the Year 2010’ in Spain, in the touring car category, a prize awarded by ‘Neumáticos y Mecánica Rápida’ magazine.
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| Jan 20, 2011 - Bridgestone M749 Ecopia now available as retread |
Bridgestone has introduced its first Ecopia truck tyre retread, the M749 Ecopia highway drive pattern. From January 2011, it is available throughout the Bandag dealer network in Europe.
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| Jan 19, 2011 - Bandag activities in Turkey acquired by Brisa |
Bridgestone Europe has sold its Turkish Bandag operations to BRISA, a joint venture of Bridgestone Corporation and Sabanci Holding, for $ 3.6 million.
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| Jan 19, 2011 - M729 and R168 patterns now available as Bridgestone Retreads |
As from January 2011, the Qualitread M729 drive tread and R168 trailer tread have both been re-branded under the Bridgestone Retread name in Europe.
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| Jan 11, 2011 - Bridgestone wins Basque award |
Bridgestone has received the 2010 Euskal Makila award from the Basque government, in recognition of the company’s long-term contribution to the economy of the region.
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| Jan 10, 2011 - Bridgestone Europe Announces Price Increases |
Bridgestone Europe NV/SA has announced that it will increase prices on all consumer, commercial, and specialty tyres, and retreads
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| Jan 07, 2011 - POTENZA S001 tyre to be equipped on the Lexus LFA |
POTENZA S001 tyres combine solid handling under both wet and dry conditions with a high level of comfort.
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