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	Aug 22, 2008 BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE ANNOUNCES TIRE CAMPAIGN NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2008) Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) today announced that it is initiating a recall campaign in the United States to replace approximately 2,100... More
	Aug 21, 2008 Bridgestone Firestone Returns To Belle Isle Detroit Grand Prix sponsor builds second playground in historic park NOVI, Mich. (August 21, 2008) – Where the roar of race car engines meets the laughter of children at play, there also is Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT). BFNT, through its... More
	Aug 19, 2008 Winners Chosen in Safety Scholars Video Contest for Young Drivers Bridgestone Awards Scholarships and Will Air Best Auto Safety Videos as Public Service Commercials NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 19, 2008) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC has announced the results of its second Safety Scholars video contest, in which drivers ages 16-21 create... More
	Aug 15, 2008 Youngwood Plant Commits To Environmental Excellence Firestone Building Products’ facility accepted into prestigious EPA program YOUNGWOOD, Pa. (Aug. 15, 2008) – The Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (FSBP) Youngwood, Pa., facility joins three other FSBP facilities that have been accepted into the U.S.... More
	Aug 14, 2008 Bridgestone Brand Commercials Make Short List At Cannes “Scream” and “Lucky Dog” among finalists at International Advertising Festival NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 14, 2008) – What do “The Pianist,” “Pulp Fiction” and Bridgestone brand commercials featuring a screaming squirrel and a lucky dog have in common? All four works... More
	Aug 14, 2008 Bridgestone Firestone Goes Golfing To Benefit Detroit Inner-City Youth Tire maker is 2008 Paul W. Smith Golf Classic equipment sponsor NOVI, Mich. (Aug. 14, 2008) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT), through its Consumer OE Tire division, is the equipment sponsor for the Fifth Anniversary Paul W. Smith Golf... More
	Aug 11, 2008 Bridgestone Metalpha Plant Promotes Bright Bright becomes first female plant manager NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 11, 2008) – Bridgestone Metalpha U.S.A., Inc. (BMU), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., today announced that Donna Bright has been promoted to Plant... More
	Aug 5, 2008 Firestone Adds Six New Sizes to its Premium FS560 PLUS Urban Steer Lineup MUSCATINE, Iowa (August 5, 2008) – Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) is introducing six new sizes to its lineup of Firestone FS560 PLUS tough-wearing steers. These premium tires are... More
	Aug 1, 2008 Firestone Industrial Products Company Announces Price Increase on Air Springs INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug 1, 2008) – Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC, has announced a price increase between three and five percent on air springs for the European heavy-duty market.... More
	Jul 31, 2008 Bridgestone Firestone Announces Price Increases NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 31, 2008) - Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) and Bridgestone Firestone Canada Inc. have announced price increases on the companies’ Bridgestone and... More
	Jul 30, 2008 Bridgestone Firestone Promotes Handlos Company Veteran Assumes Newly-Created Post August 1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 30, 2008) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) today announced that Robert W. Handlos, currently Vice President Materials Development, will be... More
	Jul 29, 2008 Celebrating ‘A Team For 20 Years’ Event honors 20th anniversary of alliance of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company with Bridgestone Corporation AKRON, Ohio (July 29, 2008) – More than 1,600 teammates and family members are expected to join Bridgestone Americas Chairman and CEO Mark Emkes and state and local dignitaries in Akron today to... More
	Jul 29, 2008 Bridgestone Americas Focuses On Akron Site Proposal to build new Tech Center in the company’s birthplace requires board approval AKRON, Ohio (July 29, 2008) – Mark Emkes, Chairman and CEO of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH) and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT), today announced that the team... More
	Jul 25, 2008 Bridgestone-brand Potenza™ Tires Grace 2009 Cadillac STS Luxury Touring Sedan NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 25, 2008) – Bridgestone-brand Potenza RE050A™ tires are original equipment on the 2009 Cadillac STS luxury touring sedan. Cadillac STS V6 and V8 buyers who select the... More
	Jul 18, 2008 Firestone Agricultural Tire Division and Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions Donate To Red Cross Central Iowa Chapter $100,000 Donation To Aid Flood Victims Des Moines, Iowa (July 18, 2008) – Representatives from Des Moines-based Firestone Agricultural Tire, a division of Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (FSAG) and Bridgestone Bandag... More
	Jul 10, 2008 Firestone Racing’s Auction Benefits United Way Firestone Indy 200 Honorary Starter Package sells for $3,150 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 10, 2008) – For most people, the chance to wave the green flag at the start of an IndyCar Series race would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But for one generous... More
	Jul 10, 2008 Firestone Complete Auto Care™ Car Care Academy Emphasizes Fuel Efficiency To Girl Scouts After 10-stop nationwide tour, young women know how to save money at the pump BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (July 10, 2008) – Local Girl Scouts are more confident on the road after participating in an award-winning Firestone Complete Auto Care™ Car Care Academy — not to mention... More
	Jul 7, 2008 Top 10 Finalists Chosen in Safety Scholars Teen Driver Video Contest Online Voting Begins Today for Best Auto Safety-Themed Video; Finalists Eligible for $5,000 Scholarship and Televised PSA NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 7, 2008) –The top 10 finalists have been chosen in the 2008 Safety Scholars video contest, a national competition in which 16- to 21-year old drivers create short auto... More
	Jul 1, 2008 Bridgestone Americas Promotes MacDonald NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 1, 2008) – Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH) today announced that Dan MacDonald, currently Director of Media Relations for BSAH, has been promoted to Executive... More
	Jul 1, 2008 Firestone Industrial Products Company Announces Price Increase Of Air Springs INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 1, 2008) – Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC (FSIP) has announced price increases between 4 percent and 6 percenton air springs for the light-duty and... More
	Jun 27, 2008 Firestone Issues Notice Of Potential Plant Closure Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC prepared to negotiate with USW regarding status of Noblesville facility NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (June 27, 2008) – Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC (FSIP) today announced it has delivered a “Notice of Potential Plant Closure” related to its Noblesville, Ind.,... More
	Jun 25, 2008 Firestone Introduces Aggressive Extra-deep On/Off-Highway Drive NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 25, 2008) – The new Firestone FD835 On/Off-Highway drive is designed to deliver superior traction and exceptional removal mileage in severe-service applications. The... More
	Jun 23, 2008 Firestone Complete Fleet Care™ Goes Green Auto industry leaders discuss “green” impact at Fleet Care symposium BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (June 23, 2008) – On June 18 and 19, Firestone Complete Fleet Care hosted representatives from 30 key business partners at an informational symposium in St. Louis, Mo., that... More
	Jun 23, 2008 Hybrid Owners Have New Options For Automotive Service Select Firestone Complete Auto Care™, Tires Plus™, ExpertTire™ and Wheel Works™ locations now service hybrid vehicles BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (June 23, 2008) – When it comes to finding automotive service, hybrid vehicle owners no longer have to look very far. BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC), which... More
	Jun 9, 2008 Bridgestone Firestone Builds a Brighter Future for Michigan Families NOVI, Mich. (June 9, 2008) – Plywood, drywall and nails will not build a tire but they can build a dream. In June, the Consumer OE Tire Sales division of Bridgestone Firestone North American... More
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