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Introduction to Bridgestone
Since its foundation in 1931 as a domestic producer of automobile tires, Bridgestone Corporation has grown dynamically to become the global sales leader in the rubber industry today. Completing a merger with Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1988, Bridgestone's international sales and service network is now active in over 150 countries and employs over 100,000 people. With technical centers in Akron USA, Rome and Tokyo, and with 9 domestic and 39 overseas tire factories in 26 countries, Bridgestone takes pride in being able to provide timely, quality service to customers in every region of the globe.
Excelling in the manufacture of tires for every imaginable vehicle application from giant tires for heavy mining equipment to high performance aircraft tires, Bridgestone also meets the unique needs of customers around the world with quality products such as conveyor belts and automobile rubber shock absorbers. On the leisure side, Bridgestone mountain bike, sports equipment and furniture lines improve our quality of life.
With 70 years in aircraft tire manufacturing, Bridgestone's experience and insistence on quality ensure that our aircraft tires remain one of the most trusted brands in the aviation industry. This quality is attested to by the numerous airlines around the world which regularly takeoff and land on Bridgestone tires. More than 80 percent of the world's major airlines rely on Bridgestone aircraft tires. To support our commitment to providing efficient and quality service to airlines, Bridgestone boasts retread facilities in America, Europe and Asia and tire depots at key locations throughout the world.
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Head Office
Bridgestone Corporation
10-1, Kyobashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-8340
Telephone: 81-3-3567-0111
Established
March 1, 1931
President
Shoshi Arakawa
Capital
¥126,354 million
Employees
133,752 (Group Total)
Annual Sales (2007)
¥3,390.2 billion
Consolidated Subsidiaries
442 companies
Plants
Domestic: 59 plants
Overseas: 123 plants
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Products
Tires (All types), Antivibration and noise-insulating materials, Polyurethane foam products, Electro-materials,
Industrial rubber products, Building materials, Belts, Hoses, Golf balls, Golf clubs, Golf wear, Tennis goods,
Bicycles, etc.
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