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	Nov 29, 2011 Bridgestone Announces Development of Non-Pneumatic (Airless) Concept Tire New Environmental Technology for Tires of the Future TOKYO (Nov. 29, 2011) - 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... More
	Nov 22, 2011 Bridgestone Americas Commercial Solutions Announces Price Increase on Off-Road and Continuum Products NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2011) - Bridgestone Americas Commercial Solutions (BACS), a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, today announced that effective Jan. 1, 2012, it will... More
	Nov 8, 2011 Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia Tire Line Expanded Expansion to provide fuel saving opportunities for crossover and SUV owners without sacrificing treadwear or wet performance NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2011) - Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) announces a 13-size expansion of its Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia tire line, bringing more crossover and SUV owners a... More
	Oct 31, 2011 Bridgestone Breaks Ground on New Facility, Announces Start-up Team GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 31, 2011) - Ground was broken today for the recently announced Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) new off-road radial tire(ORR) manufacturing facility.... More
	Sep 22, 2011 Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations to Increase Truck and Bus Tire Production at Warren County Plant Expansion is one of several investments by Bridgestone Americas in U.S. manufacturing totaling more than $1.2 billion and expected to create more than 900 U.S. jobs NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2011) - Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) announced today it will invest $36.6 million in its Warren County, Tenn., plant to increase production capacity by... More
	Sep 21, 2011 Bridgestone Americas Announces $1.2 Billion Investment In South Carolina Construction of new off-road radial tire plant and further expansion of its current passenger/light truck tire plant will together create more than 850 new jobs GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (Sept. 21, 2011) - During an event today attended by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, Bridgestone Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, announced the... More
	Sep 21, 2011 Bridgestone Americas Announces Appointments Steve Brooks named Chief Project Officer for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations; Diane Drum named Vice President, Information Technology NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2011) - Bridgestone Americas (BATO) today announced two important appointments that are effective immediately. Steve Brooks, previously Vice President, Information... More
	Sep 6, 2011 Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Announces Price Increases NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2011) - Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) today announced price increases for passenger and light truck consumer replacement and original equipment tires in... More
	Aug 25, 2011 Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Introduces Enhanced Open-Shoulder Radial for Long Haul, Pickup and Delivery Service NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2011) - Bridgestone Commercial Solutions (BACS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, today introduced a new drive tire for high traction and high scrub... More
	Aug 25, 2011 New Bridgestone M799 Mixed Service Drive Proves to be Tough, Long-Wearing Tire NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2011) - Bridgestone Commercial Solutions (BACS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, today introduced the new Bridgestone M799 mixed service radial. The... More
	Aug 25, 2011 New Bridgestone GREATEC® R125A Wide Base Trailer Radial Offers Longer Tread Wear and More Payload NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2011) - Bridgestone Commercial Solutions (BACS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, today announced the introduction of the GREATEC® R125A wide base... More
	Jul 28, 2011 New Firestone-brand FS507 PLUS Radial Offers Superior Fuel Efficiency and Durability Firestone FS507 PLUS is SmartWaySM-verified/CARB-compliant NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 28, 2011) - Bridgestone Commercial Solutions (BCS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is launching the premium Firestone FS507® PLUS steer/all-position... More
	Jul 20, 2011 Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Expands Passenger and Light Truck Tire Production at Aiken County Plant NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 20, 2011) - The Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) Aiken County, S.C., plant will begin producing an additional 4,750 passenger and light truck tires per day... More
	Jul 1, 2011 Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Announces Price Increases NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 1, 2011) - Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, announced today that effective immediately it has increased prices in the... More
	Jun 9, 2011 Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Tire Line Expanded All-season tire supports company’s long-term environmental goals to help reduce CO2 emissions, improve fuel efficiency in products NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 29, 2011) - An expansion of the Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 tire line will give even more drivers a chance to experience improved fuel efficiency and a smooth, comfortable... More
	May 10, 2011 Firestone-brand Tires Are Standard, Optional Original Equipment On The All-new 2011 Chrysler 300 Sedan NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 10, 2011) - Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is pleased to announce that its Firestone-brand FR710 tire is standard original equipment on the all-new 2011 Chrysler... More
	May 3, 2011 Firestone-brand Firehawk GT Tires Are Original Equipment Option On The New 2012 Fiat 500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 3, 2011) - Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is pleased to announce that its Firestone-brand Firehawk GT™ tires are an original equipment option on the new 2012... More
	Apr 29, 2011 Firestone Firehawk GT Pursuit Tire Wins Original Equipment Fitment Tire wins top rank in industry testing, now OE option on all-new 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 29, 2011) - Chrysler Group LLC has awarded the Firestone Firehawk GT Pursuit tire as an original equipment fitment for the ready-for-duty 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit. The... More
	Mar 1, 2011 Rodgers Promoted To Director Of Sales And Marketing NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 1, 2011) - Tom Rodgers has been promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing, Agricultural Tire, U.S. & Canada Commercial Tire Sales Division (BAAG), Bridgestone Americas... More
	Jan 17, 2011 Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Announces New Consumer Tire Structure, Appoints New Leadership Team Larry Magee, John Baratta to Lead Consumer Tire Business; Matt Hoskins Named President of Bridgestone Retail Operations NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2011) — Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) today announced a new, fully integrated management structure for its Consumer Tire Business in the U.S. and Canada... More