Jobs to Go, New Jobs Created by Bridgestone Move

Bridgestone Aircraft Tire (USA) is gearing up to move its operations from Florida to North Carolina, and in the process has been required to lay off a number of its Miami area employees. The Bridgestone division announced the impending move in May 2006 and says that the 52 employees will be laid off between May 19 and June 30.

However one community’s misfortune is another’s opportunity, and Bridgestone Aircraft has previously announced it will create 95 new jobs at the division’s soon to open 160,000 square foot facility in Mayodan, North Carolina by the end of the year.

Bridgestone Aircraft CEO and president Joe Rayna said that the new location in North Carolina “allows us to prepare for a changing market”, offering advantages for both workforce and proximity to major customers.