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Firestone Launches New UK AG Website

Firestone has responded to the communications and complexity challenges of the agricultural tyre market by setting up a new website embedded in the Farmers’ Weekly magazine website. In its first full month the link was seen over 180,000 times, according to the company. Barry Coleman, Firestone’s UK agricultural product manager stated: “I’m delighted with the interest the new website has generated. It’s very interesting to see what farmers are actually looking for. The most visited area of the site is Tips and Downloads, where farmers can find advice about things like hydro inflation, tyre pressures and wheel alignment.” The site can be viewed at the following address: http://fwi.firstlightera.com/EN/Microsites/1/Firestone/

18th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Don’t Forget to Check Your Tyres, Says Firestone

While tyres are one of the most important components of a vehicle, they’re also one of the most overlooked. In the US, according to a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than one in four passenger vehicles and light trucks are driving with at least one significantly under-inflated tyre. As National Tire Safety Week is just around the corner in the US – this year it is being held between June 7 and 13 – Firestone Complete Auto Care recommends motorists follow the following maintenance tips to keep tyres in tip-top shape:

29th May 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Americas Title Sponsor of IndyCar Finale

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) will serve as the title sponsor for the IndyCar Series championship finale, held at Homestead-Miami Speedway, just outside Miami. “The past three IndyCar Series championships have been decided on the last lap of the last race of the season,” commented Al Speyer, executive director of Firestone Racing. “In the final lap of this year’s Firestone Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, just as they have on every other lap this season, drivers will rely on their Firestone Firehawk tires to carry them to the checkered flag.”

The Firestone Indy 300 will be part of the Indy Racing League’s championship weekend celebration, as the 2009 Firestone Indy Lights champion will also be crowned during Homestead-Miami Speedway’s “SpeedJam” weekend, Oct. 9-10. event will take place on 10 October and will air live on VERSUS from 4-7 p.m. The Firestone Indy Lights championship finale from Homestead-Miami Speedway will also air live on VERSUS on 9 October (time TBD). (Tire Review/Akron)

22nd May 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone-Firestone Receives State Funds for Job Retention Project

A grant of US$1 million is to pay for repairs on roads around the company’s Bridgestone Firestone Tech Center in Akron, Ohio, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. The city of Akron will use the state provided Road Development Grant in support of the Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC job retention project. According to a news release from the Ohio Department of Development, this $11.5 million project will support the retention of 1,000 jobs.

The grants, administered by the Ohio Department of Development, was approved by Ohio’s State Controlling Board.

19th May 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Amerityre Appoints New President & CEO

Amerityre Corporation’s Board of Directors has implemented a management restructuring that has resulted in the resignation of company president and chief executive officer Gary Benninger and the appointment of incubent vice president of marketing Michael Kapral in his place. Mr. Benninger joined the Company in October 2005, initially serving as its chief operating officer, before becoming president and CEO in September 2007. Mr. Benninger will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

“Gary has worked hard to put the Company in a position to begin manufacturing and selling solid polyurethane forklift tires,” commented Louis Haynie, chairman of Amerityre’s Board of Directors. “Now, with Mike taking the reins, we expect his knowledge and experience in the tyre and tyre product markets will launch those tyres successfully,” he added.

1st May 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Directors Re-Elected at 2009 Annual Meeting

Goodyear Tire & Rubber shareholders re-elected 11 members of the company’s Board of Directors at the 2009 Annual Shareholder Meeting, held on April 7. Re-elected were:

James C. Boland, retired vice chairman, Cavaliers Operating Company, LLC;
James A. Firestone, executive vice president and president, corporate operations, Xerox Corporation;

Robert J. Keegan, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Goodyear;

8th April 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Rated Favourably in German Summer Tyre Tests

The Germans take their tyre testing seriously, and Bridgestone reports that its tyres have come out on top in the 2009 summer-tyre tests conducted by two of the country’s motoring publications. Two of Europe’s largest motoring publications, AutoBild and ADAC Motorwelt, have awarded the Turanza ER300 the top rating “very recommendable”, and a similar favourable result was also doled out by Auto Motor und Sport. Other Bridgestone products scoring the highest “very recommendable” rating include the Potenza RE050A (Gute Fahrt) and the Firestone TZ300α (ADAC Motorwelt).

27th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone Makes 71 Redundant at Prescott, Ark. Plant

The Firestone plant in Prescott, Arkansas will lay off 71 employees on 3 April 2009. Tina Gaines, a spokesperson for the plant, says the layoffs, based on seniority, were due to an “unprecedented decline” in construction.

The plant makes a high-performance synthetic rubber compound for roofing AND employs about 525. Firestone Building Products is owned by Bridgestone.

12th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

First Stop Helps Motorists Get Tanked

A handful of lucky motorists across the UK were given something to smile about when they arrived at the petrol pumps this week. Representatives from Bridgestone’s First Stop network took to the roads to give motorists a helping hand by paying for their fuel at selected forecourts across the UK. This largesse had a purpose – to launch First Stop’s promotion to win a whole year’s worth of fuel. During February, March and April customers purchasing two or more Bridgestone or Firestone tyres are entered into a free prize draw.

6th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone’s Laubie Retires

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations today announced that Dave Laubie, long-time head of Bridgestone’s U.S. sales engineering efforts, has retired. Laubie was vice president of sales engineering, and had been with the company since 1970. His retirement was effective 1 February. William Thomas, most recently the assistant plant manager for Bridgestone Argentina, will assume Laubie’s responsibilities in the role of executive director of sales engineering.

The recipient of TMC’s Silver Spark Plug Award began his career in the international division of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. and worked in a number of international posts before joining Bridgestone (USA) in 1982. He became sales engineering vice president in 2003. (Tire Review/Akron)

2nd February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Caterpillar Attack Not Threatening Plantation

A widespread outbreak of plant destroying caterpillars has yet to have any impact of Bridgestone Americas’ rubber plantation in Liberia, said the company.

“Firestone Liberia has not been affected to date by the caterpillar plague that is currently making headlines,” said Christina Gaines, director of pubic affairs for the company’s Firestone Diversified Products unit. “Our rubber trees are presently safe from this threat. We have received reports that the caterpillars appear to be attacking banana trees and other food crops. We will continue to work with the Liberian Ministry of Agriculture to monitor this situation.”

The Ministry reported that the outbreak has affected some 400,000 people in more than 100 villages. Reports say that the caterpillars are clogging wells and eating crops including banana, plantain, coffee and cocoa. “Definitely we have a crisis on our hands,” said U.N. Food and Agriculture Representative Winfred Hammond. (Tire Review/Akron)

30th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone Complete Auto Care Opens 1,500th US Outlet

On January 23 Bridgestone’s US retail operation, Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO), celebrates the opening of its 1,500th Firestone Complete Auto Care location. Outlet number 1500 is located in the Illinois town of McHenry, and upon opening the centre joins the largest network of company-owned automotive service providers in the world.

“We are so proud to have achieved this great milestone,” said Larry Magee, chairman, CEO & president of BSRO. “When Harvey S. Firestone opened the first Firestone Service Center in the early 1900s, opening 1,500 stores was only a dream. We’re proud to have turned that dream into a reality

21st January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

European Release for New Firestone Touring Tyre

A new passenger car touring tyre has been added to the Firestone line-up. Targeted at what the manufacturer calls ‘family drivers’ – saloon and compact vehicle drivers who enjoy a peaceful and relaxing experience behind the wheel – the new TZ300α is designed to offer robust and reliable performance, along with safety, comfort and a quiet ride. The TZ300α range is initially available in 14 sizes for 14 to 16-inch rims and will progressively replace the TZ200, which was first introduced in 2002.

20th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Ushers in January Tyre Sales

Kwik-Fit has issued its round of January promotions with offers on premium label tyres. The promotion includes 30 per cent off four, and 15 per cent off two premium tyres, including brands such as Pirelli, Dunlop, Goodyear, Firestone, Continental and Bridgestone. Customers can get a further reduction, which equates to 20 per cent off two tyres, if they book online at kwik-fit.com.

9th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Tyre Donation Helps Charity Deliver West African Aid

Mercy Ships is an international charity that delivers ‘hope and healing’ to the world’s forgotten poor. To get to isolated sites in West Africa the charity needs to traverse rugged terrain, and the going has now become more manageable thanks to a consignment of new 4×4 Dueler tyres donated by Bridgestone, an ongoing supporter of Mercy Ships.

The gift was handed over to Mercy Ships by Bridgestone Netherlands managing director Peter Van Der Wal at the company’s Dutch head office. “We have to be able to count on top quality equipment for our work in West Africa” said Aad van Noppen, Office and Procurement manager (Gifts in Kind) Mercy Ships, Netherlands. “The dirt tracks and terrain create some of the toughest conditions in the world for vehicles.”

22nd December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors