Bridgestone Corp.
History
| Year | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1931 | Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone Tire Co. Ltd. in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. |
| 1967 | Bridgestone introduced Japan's first passenger vehicle with radial tires, the RD-10 model. This marked a significant advancement in tire technology for the company and the Japanese automotive industry. |
| 1983 | Bridgestone acquired a tire plant in Tennessee from Firestone, marking its first U.S. production facility. There, it began manufacturing truck and bus radial tires. |
| 1988 | Bridgestone acquired Firestone Tire & Rubber Company for $2.6 billion, making it the world's largest tire and rubber company. |
| 1990 | Bridgestone/Firestone Europe S.A. was established to oversee and manage all Bridgestone/Firestone subsidiaries within the European region. This entity was formed to consolidate the two companies' operations in Europe, streamlining management and sales functions. |
| 2006 | Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., acquired Bandag Inc., a global leader in tire retreading, for $1.05 billion in cash. This acquisition aimed to combine Bridgestone's new tire offerings with Bandag's retreading expertise to provide customers with a comprehensive tire solution. |
| 2019 | Bridgestone acquired TomTom Telematics, a leading European digital fleet solutions provider, which was subsequently renamed Webfleet Solutions. This acquisition was a strategic move for Bridgestone to enhance its digital capabilities and expand its presence in the mobility solutions market. |
| 2024 | Bridgestone announced an investment plan of $85 million to reinforce premium passenger car tire production and development in India. |
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