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Bridgestone investing ¥25 billion to upgrade OTR plant

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The investment focuses on upgrading existing equipment for the next generation of products (Photo: Bridgestone)

Bridgestone Corporation today announced an investment of ¥25 billion (£136 million) to upgrade equipment at specific facilities within its Kitakyushu Plant in Japan, which employs approximately 575 people and produces tyres for mining and construction vehicles. The company aims to complete the upgrade by the end of 2027.

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