Member unions of the Japan Rubber Workers Union Confederation (JRWUC) have submitted their wage demands at the group’s annual spring labor offensive, directing most of their efforts toward large rubber companies. Demands have been made by 52 out of a total 58 JRWUC member unions, with a total of 42 unions demanding higher monthly wages. While monthly wage demands from...
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) is launching its new Vortech line of rubber tracks this month. Designed specifically for compact tracked loaders, the new line is available in 450 millimeter-wide sizes. With an eye to improved workability, the new rubber tracks have been designed in a pursuit for responsiveness, workability and driving experience. By optimizing the internal structure and tread pattern of...
According to its recently announced motorsport plan for 2017, Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) will during this year support numerous teams, drivers, and riders in a variety of events from top-level races to grassroots motorsports. Among branding and marketing initiatives through various sports events, the company views motorsports as an important communication platform that is directly linked to its tire business. Participating...
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) has been recognized as a global leader for managing climate change across its supply chain. The tire manufacturer has received the highest “A” rating from CDP and awarded a position on the organization’s supplier engagement leaderboard. The U.K.-based international nongovernment organization CDP uses its supplier engagement rating to assess the efforts of companies in lowering climate-related risks...
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) said that its U.S. subsidiary Firestone Building Products Co. LLC has reached a definitive agreement to buy Gaco Western Inc., a manufacturer of silicone roofing systems and provider of waterproofing and spray foam insulation solutions for a variety of commercial and residential applications, at an undisclosed price. The acquisition is aimed to strengthen Firestone’s position in commercial...
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) has received a Silver Class Sustainability Award 2017 from RobecoSAM. This is the first time Bridgestone has received this honor. This sustainability award is presented annually by RobecoSAM, an investment specialist focused exclusively on sustainability investing, a form of investment entailing judgments based on evaluations of a company’s environmental, social and other sustainability initiatives in addition to...
