BRIDGESTONE | COMPANY HISTORY


Firestone gave Bridgestone a large number of production sites in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and other locations.


WHAT IS BANDAG? Aquired in 2007, Bandag are specialist tyre retreaders. Retreading is a safe and reliable solution for fl eets to reduce tyre costs while preserving the environment. Producing a Bandag retread only requires a fraction of the energy and natural resources of a new tyre. Retreading is recycling for tyres. Bandag dealers worldwide fi t more than 10 million retreads in 95 different countries. In North America, retreading accounts for half of all replacement tyres for trucks.


HOW IMPORTANT IS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) TO BRIDGESTONE? The Group’s mission is based on the words of its founder: “Serving Society with Superior Quality.” To fulfi ll this mission, Bridgestone is committed to practicing CSR through its actions, not just through its statements. Activities include safety and eco events in malls, eco projects and community outreach.


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