2 days ago · Bridgestone America's Center for Research and Technology is located in Akron, along with an Advanced Tire Production Center, where Firestone Firehawk tires are made for use in the IndyCar Series ...

For over a century, Bridgestone has been the vanguard of innovation, service, and quality. In Akron, Ohio, our skilled teammates are driving this legacy forward with breakthroughs in smart tires, non-pneumatic tires, connected mobility, and alternative materials.

6 days ago · Bridgestone said the closure will help the company “optimize its business footprint” and “strengthen its competitiveness.” ... Akron, Ohio; and Russellville, Arkansas, Weaver said. Most read Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans . Trump offering federal workers buyouts with about 8 ...

2 days ago · Bridgestone to lay off nearly 2,000 workers in the Americas. Employees in Akron will be among those affected Bridgestone says Akron workers will be impacted by mass layoffs in the Americas

4 days ago · The job cuts follow Bridgestone’s announcement last year that it would use more than $9 million in federal funds to build a plant in Akron where the company will research an innovative way to produce butadiene, the largest component of synthetic rubber used in tires, from ethanol instead of fossil fuels. The plant is expected to be operating ...

Nov 20, 2024 · Federal grant of $9.3 million will help pay for project to make butadiene from ethanol instead of fossil fuels. Bridgestone's Polymer Engineering Pilot Center on West Wilbeth Road in Akron, is part of the Bridgestone Americas Technology Center.

Jun 22, 2022 · Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Advanced Tire Production Center (ATPC) in Akron, Ohio. Home to 60 expert tire builders and manufacturing professionals, the ATPC will manufacture all Firestone Firehawk race tires for the NTT INDYCAR® SERIES.

Nov 19, 2024 · Some 900 employees work at Bridgestone's Akron location, according to information posted to the company's website — but Smale acknowledged Tuesday that figure may be outdated. Bridgestone plans to use 100% sustainable raw materials in all of its tires by 2050, according to the release.

Jun 22, 2022 · Throughout the ceremony, Bridgestone officials emphasized the long legacy of tire manufacturing in Akron as well as their commitments to Akron, motorsports and sustainability. The new center uses 60% less energy than the company’s previous …

Nov 19, 2021 · Bridgestone continues to invest in its Americas Technology Center Akron campus with a new tire test track coming in Fall 2022. The new test track will enhance the company’s product development program and help Bridgestone deliver advanced tires and solutions to customers faster and more efficiently.