Tyre maker Bridgestone EMEA has announced a historic investment of up to EUR207 million in its Burgos passenger tyre manufacturing site in Spain, one of its largest to date in Europe. The investment aims to raise tyre manufacturing at the…
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Bridgestone to withdraw from commercial tyre business in China
Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corporation says it has been strengthening its premium focus in China as part of its “Rebuild Earning Power” initiative, since 2021. In its next three- year plan, the Mid-Term Business Plan (2024-2026), Bridgestone will further intensify…
CTEK partners with Bridgestone Mobility Solutions on EV services platform
Electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions supplier CTEK has announced its partnership with Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, the business of Bridgestone focused on data-driven mobility solutions. This collaboration marks the launch of what is said to be a cutting-edge EV services platform…
Bridgestone expands hose business through acquisition of HosePower
Bridgestone HosePower (HosePower), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corporation, announced that it has acquired Greenville, South Carolina-based Cline Hose & Hydraulics. The acquisition furthers the expansion of HosePower’s hydraulic and industrial hose solutions and service business. Terms…
Bridgestone sells Russian assets to S8
Tyre maker Bridgestone’s European subsidiary has announced the sale of its Russian assets to S8 Capital, a Russian diversified holding company. The deal has received all necessary regulatory approvals. The agreement includes a tyre manufacturing plant in Ulyanovsk and a…
Bridgestone and Michelin present findings on rCB in joint white paper
Following the joint call to action around recovered carbon black at the 2021 Smithers rCB conference, tyre makers Bridgestone Corporation and Michelin Group have published a joint technical white paper to share the results of their work with stakeholders in…
Bridgestone closes down Rangsit tyre plant in Thailand
Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) has announced that it is consolidating its tyre manufacturing operations in Thailand. With this, it has ceased tyre manufacturing operations at the Rangsit plant of Thai Bridgestone Co (TBSC) as part of its efforts to “rebuild earning…
Bridgestone to launch Battlax Hypersport S23 motorcycle tyres in 2024
Tyre maker Bridgestone Corporation recently announced that the launch of its Battlax Hypersport S23, a new sports radial motorcycle tyre for street use, is scheduled for January 2024. The S23 will be the latest “Dan-Totsu” product in Bridgestone’s Battlax premium…
Bridgestone’s first carbon-neutral tyre plant in India
Tyre maker Bridgestone has announced its first tyre manufacturing site to be verified as carbon neutral (scopes 1 and 2). The plant at Chakan in Pune, India, was audited in May and June 2023, and was subsequently verified according to…
Bridgestone to use sustainable tyres at solar event in Australia
Tyre maker Bridgestone has announced it will be supplying teams at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) with tyres developed using 63% recycled and renewable materials. The tyres, which are custom-designed to meet the unique challenges of the 3,000 km…