Bridgestone
Japanese multinational manufacturing corporation
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| 2025 | Bridgestone planned to open a manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico, extending its manufacturing capabilities in the Caribbean region. |
| 2024 | Bridgestone established a manufacturing plant in Estonia, expanding its European manufacturing footprint. |
| December 31 2024 | Bridgestone will end its worldwide partnership agreements with the Olympic Games and Paralympics. |
| 2023 | Bridgestone opened a new manufacturing plant in Kenya, continuing its expansion in the African continent. |
| December 2023 | Bridgestone sold its plant in Ulyanovsk, Russia and its marketing office in Moscow, withdrawing from the Russian market in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| April 2023 | Bridgestone becomes the main tire supplier for the Super Taikyu championship series, replacing Hankook following a plant fire in Daejeon. |
| 2022 | Bridgestone added a manufacturing plant in South Korea, further strengthening its presence in the Asian market. |
| 2022 | Bridgestone opened a $6 million test track adjacent to the Advanced Tire Production Center to support passenger tire testing and development. |
| June 2022 | Bridgestone opened a $21 million Advanced Tire Production Center in Akron, replacing the original Firestone Advance Tire Works Plant and becoming the first new tire plant in the city in over 70 years. |
| February 2022 | Shortly after outsourcing most of its IT employees, Bridgestone Americas was hacked, resulting in company data theft, closure of manufacturing plants in North and South America, and production halt. |
| 2021 | Bridgestone expanded its manufacturing operations to Myanmar, adding a new location in Southeast Asia. |
| 2020 | Bridgestone established a manufacturing plant in Cameroon, expanding its global manufacturing presence in Africa. |
| April 2020 | Bridgestone Americas announced plans to restart North American commercial tire plants and manufacturing facilities in response to essential service provider demands during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2017 | Bridgestone concluded its title sponsorship of Copa Libertadores. |
| 2017 | Bridgestone Americas consolidated its business units into the Bridgestone Tower in downtown Nashville, with nearly 2,000 employees relocating to the new skyscraper. |
| 2015 | Bridgestone Americas Inc. signed a deal allowing dealers to install digital air calibration machines from Excel Tire Gauge Inc. in their stores. |
| 2014 | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) rebranded its GCR Tires & Service division, expanding its nationwide network of commercial stores. |
| February 2014 | Bridgestone agreed to a $425 million fine from the US Department of Justice for price fixing and bid rigging in the automotive parts industry. One executive and two former executives were indicted for conspiracy. |
| 2013 | Bridgestone became the title sponsor for Copa Libertadores, the top competition for South American club football. |
| April 2012 | Bridgestone Americas opened its new $100 million Technical Center in Akron, housing 450 employees focused on developing innovative tire technologies. |
| 2011 | Bridgestone became the title sponsor for Copa Sudamericana, a top South American football competition. |
| September 2011 | Bridgestone pleaded guilty to bribing Latin American officials and bid rigging, agreeing to pay a $28 million fine to resolve criminal charges. |
| 2010 | Bridgestone acquired the naming rights to the NHL's Nashville Predators home venue, renaming it Bridgestone Arena. |
| November 2010 | ASA Automotive Systems Inc. was selected by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations to provide software for North American consumer dealers. |
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