Bridgestone Appoint New Business Development Manager
Bridgestone UK has appointed Andrew Whitehead as business development manager in a move designed to strengthen the company’s Truck Point network of independent truck tyre dealers.
Based in Japan, Bridgestone Corporation is the world’s largest tyre and rubber company.
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Bridgestone Resumes Rubber Rolling Ahead of Schedule
Product NewsBridgestone has resumed rubber-rolling operations at its Tochigi refining facility two months ahead of schedule. Production was suspended after the building was destroyed by fire in September 2003.
Major Tyre Producers Promote London Grand Prix
Product NewsFormula 1 tyre producers, Bridgestone and Michelin, provided the all important tyres for an event promoting the possibility of a London Grand Prix. The companies were part of a convoy that drove into London under Police escort on Monday night.
“Something like this takes a minimum of 18 months’ planning, so you’re most probably talking two years away.” London mayor, Ken Livingstone told the BBC. One suggested race route would “centre on Hyde Park Corner and Park Lane” and would involve cornering that would stretch the F1 tyre compounds to the limit.
Williams driver Juan Pablo Montoya lent his support saying: “I’ve raced in a lot of street circuits in America and they test the teams and drivers more. To bring Formula One to people would be a really good thing.”
Former world champion, Nigel Mansell and future hope Jenson Button also supported the proposed London Grand Prix.
Bridgestone Supports Suzuki Training Scheme
Product NewsBridgestone has become the first tyre manufacturer to actively support Suzuki’s apprentice technician training programme.
Bridgestone To Supply GP2
Product NewsBridgestone Motorsport has confirmed that it will be the official tyre supplier of the newly launched GP2 single-seater series when it begins in 2005.
Ferrari and Bridgestone Reclaim Victory at French Grand Prix
Product NewsThe Bridgestone Potenza equipped Ferraris of Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello successfully reclaimed the French Grand Prix crown as they claimed first and third places respectively. Fernando Alonso’s Michelin running Renault took second place.
Bridgestone Profit to Rise
Product NewsBridgestone Corporation is set to make a nine per cent gain in net profit to $891.6 million (£490.3 million) by the end of this fiscal year, according to a Japanese newspaper report.
New F1 Tyre Regulations
MotorsportThe 2005 season will see the introduction of new regulations governing competition vehicles. The FIA has assigned experts to ensure that speeds will be reduced in the next Formula 1 season. The decision will also lead to further rules regarding tyres.
Bridgestone Strengthens Truck Point Network
Product NewsBridgestone UK has made the first in a series of appointments to strengthen its Truck Point network.
Andy Mathias has been appointed Truck Point business development manager for southern England. His role is structured around the initiative taken by Bridgestone to support the independent business’ activities with fleet customers.
Mr Mathias has been working at the company’s European headquarters in Brussels for the past three years. Based in Bristol, Mr Mathias’ main responsibility will now be to improve the lines of communication between Bridgestone UK, and its fleets and dealers.
Truck Point manager, Jon Cottrell, said: “Andy’s dedication to the Truck Point network will bring the additional support to our network to make Truck Point the best truck tyre dealer network in the UK market place
Bridgestone supplies Runflat Tyres for Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Product NewsBridgestone has announced that it has begun supplying Potenza RE050 RFT runflat tyres to Ferrari, for installation on the 612 Scaglietti. This will be the first model that Ferrari has equipped with Bridgestone runflats.
Goodyear Face Price Rigging Commission
Product NewsIn what is proving to be a bad year for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., the company has announced that it is one of several tyre producers that are under investigation from Japan’s Fair Trade Commission for alleged price rigging.
Bridgestone’s First Stop Investment.
Product NewsBridgestone has invested £250,000 in training and refurbishment within its First Stop network.
The independent tyre dealers have planned a complete upgrade of First Stop outlets in a drive to reinforce the brand across the UK.
The investment will also enable the development of training programmes designed to improve the skills of both tyre technicians and management personnel.
Bridgestone Motorsport Gets Set to Go!
Product NewsAfter a successful race in the Canadian Grand Prix, Bridgestone’s Motorsport teams are set to compete in the FIA Formula One World Championship.
The teams have made their way to Indianapolis, USA for round nine of the championship this Sunday.
Bridgestone Europe establishes new company: ”Bridgestone Retread Systems”
Product NewsBridgestone Europe NV/SA announced today, that it has formed a new subsidiary company, Bridgestone Retread Systems NV/SA, in a joint venture with Italian retread specialist Marangoni Tread S.p.A as minority partner. The new company, headed by Managing Director Ing. Marcello Gambarini, will have its dedicated headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
Bridgestone strengthens First Stop training team
Product NewsBridgestone has appointed Steve Howat as technical training manager in a bid to strengthen its training department for First Stop and Truck Point dealerships. Andy Dingley, senior marketing analyst for Bridgestone UK, said: “It’s great that Steve has joined us. His knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm will be of great benefit to both Bridgestone and the members of the First Stop and Truck Point schemes.”
