Bridgestone’s Tech Centre Stays in Akron

Akron, Ohio received the good news yesterday that Bridgestone will build its new Technical Centre facility in the city, meaning that the 600 jobs already stationed in the area will remain situated in their current location.

Workers had waited with bated breath for the Bridgestone search team to make its move in recommending the placement for the new building since the shortlist was cut down to two candidates – the other possibility being to move the work near to Nashville, Tennessee in Murfreesboro – a month ago.

The decision was informed by the presence of existing jobs, while local news sources have suggested that the state of Ohio has offered $18 million-worth of tax breaks in exchange for staying put. The new Tech Centre replaces the century-old building currently used that is considered no longer fit for purpose.