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Bridgestone Begins Research on Prevention of Para Rubber Tree Root White Rot Disease

on September 27, 2024 in Industry

Bridgestone has joined a project conducted by Fukuoka Bio-Community, in collaboration with Kyushu University and Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), to develop preventive technology against para rubber tree root white rot, and has begun research to contribute to improving productivity in natural rubber plantations. The project is part of efforts to establish a unique sustainability business model that...

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Bridgestone to Close Retreading Materials Plant in Belgium

on September 19, 2024 in Products, Tires

Bridgestone group company Bandag Europe announced at a special meeting of its employees its intention to close its retreading materials (pre-cured tread and cushion rubber) production plant in Lanklaar, Belgium, by the first half of 2025. The truck and bus business in Europe, including retread tires, has been facing many profitability issues, and the company has been restructuring its business...

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Bridgestone Holds 14th National Skills Grand Prix and 2nd Solution Engineer Contest

on September 10, 2024 in Tires

Bridgestone Tire Solutions Japan held the 14th National Skills Grand Prix and the 2nd National Solution Engineer Contest at Yume Messe Miyagi in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture on September 4. The purpose of the Skills Grand Prix is to improve the quality of truck and bus (TB) tire maintenance services and to produce key leaders such as skills meisters and...

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Bridgestone Promotes Global Cost Reductions Throughout Value Chain

on August 27, 2024 in Tires

Bridgestone is promoting cost reductions throughout the entire value chain by optimizing the balance between sales, production and inventory. The company is reducing fixed costs in line with sales volume, optimizing the production system, and thoroughly reducing inventory based on volume and value. In production, Bridgestone is shortening operating days and suspending operations of some processes to improve profitability of...

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Four Japanese Tire Makers Post Record Sales and Profit in First Half

on August 26, 2024 in Industry, Tires

The four Japanese tire makers have released their first half (January-June) results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Bridgestone, Sumitomo Rubber, Yokohama Rubber and Toyo Tires all posted record-high sales and profits for the period. Although tire sales volume was slightly struggling, the external environment, including raw material prices, yen depreciation, and lower ocean freight rates, in addition...

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Bridgestone to Invest 25 Billion Yen in Kitakyushu Plant

on August 13, 2024 in Tires

Bridgestone will invest approximately 25 billion yen ($170 million) in its Kitakyushu Plant, a production base for tires for mining and construction vehicles, to renovate existing facilities. The investment is a strategic investment based on the medium-term business plan running through 2026 to achieve long-term aspirations for 2030, focusing on improving quality rather than expanding quantity, and strengthening the mining...

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