Bridgestone Corporation is a Japanese multinational tire and rubber company founded on March 1, 1931, by Shojiro Ishibashi in Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan. The company name is an anglicized translation of Ishibashi's surname, which means 'stone bridge' in Japanese. Bridgestone is one of the largest tire and rubber companies in the world, competing directly with Michelin and Goodyear for global market leadership. The company produces tires for passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles, construction and mining vehicles, and agricultural equipment. Popular consumer brands include Bridgestone, Firestone (acquired in 1988), and specialty brands for different markets. Bridgestone has been the exclusive tire supplier for MotoGP and has a strong presence in various motorsport categories. The company operates over 150 manufacturing facilities across 25 countries and employs approximately 130,000 people worldwide. Bridgestone has invested heavily in run-flat tire technology, with its DriveGuard line allowing drivers to continue driving safely after a puncture. The company is committed to sustainability through its E8 Commitment, aiming to help realize a sustainable society with goals including carbon neutrality by 2050. Bridgestone also produces industrial rubber and chemical products, sporting goods, and diversified products beyond its core tire business.

Car Parts & Accessories Brands

Bridgestone is the world s largest tire manufacturer, producing a comprehensive range of passenger, truck, and motorsport tires alongside automotive parts and accessories from its global manufacturing network.

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Bridgestone is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers, producing tires for passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, aircraft, and motorsport, with a strong focus on run-flat technology and sustainability.