Zantrak International named sole Bridgestone distributor for Iraq

Bridgestone Corporation subsidiary Bridgestone Middle East & Africa East FZE (BSMEA) announced today its appointment of Zantrak International s.a.l. as its first sole distributor in the Republic of Iraq. Under this agreement, Zantrak International will exclusively distribute Bridgestone brand consumer, commercial and off-road tyres and tubes in Iraq.

“Iraq is a key Middle East growth market for Bridgestone we are delighted to partner with Zantrak International to support the expansion of our marketing and sales activities,” said Shoichi Sakuma, president of Bridgestone Middle East & Africa. “We are confident that Zantrak International will deliver strong sales across Iraq as a result of its commitment to excellence and its extensive nationwide presence.”

Khalil Zantout, chairman and general Manager of Zantrak International s.a.l, thanked Sakuma for the trust BSMEA has placed in Zantrak International and said: “We are proud to partner with BSMEA to be the first distributor for Bridgestone tyres and tubes in Iraq. We look forward to working closely with Bridgestone to achieve results and to operate as an effective distributor by developing a robust customer base for the brand in our market.”