Bridgestone stories
Bridgestone and Electric Mobility: The story so far
On 4th June 2019, Volkswagen and Bridgestone wrote their names in the record books. On custom-developed Bridgestone Potenza tyres, the ID.R, Volkswagen’s first fully electric racing car, completed the Nürburgring, the 20.83-kilometre long iconic German racetrack, in 6:05.336 minutes. Beating the track’s previous all-electric lap record by 40.56 seconds, the time sent shockwaves through the motorsport world.
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Bridgestone develops airless bike tyres
Bridgestone Corporation in partnership with Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. applied its “Air Free Concept” to develop airless bike tyres. These revolutionary bike tyres are a tremendous step forward in transforming the conventional bike tyres of today to complementing bikes of tomorrow.
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Working in partnership for a more sustainable and CASE-oriented future: Looking back at 2019
Reflecting on the past year, we at Bridgestone are proud of the steps made in collaboration with our partners, some of the world’s foremost car manufacturers, towards achieving our vision for a more sustainable, CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric)-oriented future of mobility.
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Creating a new footprint with Bridgestone tyres
From tyres to mobility solutions, Bridgestone aims to help people all over the world improve the way they move, live, work and play. Learn more about how Bridgestone’s partnership with MMARTINYCA pays homage to both companies’ heritage while promoting sustainable practices.
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Bridgestone expands DriveGuard Run Flat Technology
As the first manufacturer to introduce run flat tyres in the 1980s, Bridgestone continues to pioneer Run Flat Technology with a product line roll-out.
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Bridgestone’s Tyre of the Future: Virtually Developed, Energy Efficient and Lighter
We recently shared with you that, for us at Bridgestone, the tyre of the future is connected, resilient, continuous and silent. But that was just part of our vision.
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Our Business
Our retail network
With over 6,500 outlets across EMIA, through 12 distinct retail partners. Bridgestone has a unique relationship with everyday drivers.
Our Bridgestone EMIA strengths
Our talent
We employ over 22,000 people across EMIA, including the industry's leading chemists, engineers and data scientists.
Our Customer Base
We have a dedicated and growing customer base of drivers, fleets and dealers, and we are the partner of choice for several major consumer and commercial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across EMIA.
Retail & Distribution Network
Our expanding retail network is composed of more than 6,500 retail outlets. We are servicing our customers across Europe in 24 hours or less.
Manufacturing Network
We have a network of 17 tyre plants across EMIA, using the latest technologies to deliver premium products.
Research & Development
Located in Rome, our European R&D Centre and Proving Ground form the focal point of product and solution development in EMIA.
Expanding Solutions Business
Our digital transformation journey is supported by the development of cutting edge digital solutions and the acquisition of TomTom Telematics, renamed Webfleet Solutions.
Our Brand Programmes
Firestone and Music
Firestone is driven by music. Its music programme brings musicians and music lovers from all genres, cultures and ages together to enjoy authentic music experiences.
Our regional EMIA offices
The Bridgestone essence
The Bridgestone Group's mission is based on the words of its founder: "Serving Society with Superior Quality." To fulfill this mission, Bridgestone Group has used the concept of "foundation" to demonstrate the sustained commitment of employees to provide its customers with world class products and services and to serve the communities where Bridgestone does business.
Our mission is to serve society with superior quality – not only through our products, services and technology, but in everything we do as a business.Shojiro Ishibashi, Founder of Bridgestone Corporation