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Bridgestone to increase prices on Firestone truck, bus tires
Citing increased business costs among other “market dynamics,” Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) and Bridgestone Canada Inc. (BSCA) will increase prices 4 percent on Firestone brand truck and bus radial tires sold in the U.S….
January 2, 2019
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Assessing the feasibility of non-pneumatic truck tires
While the trucking industry is fixated on the future of trucks without diesel fuel, several tire manufacturers have been working on developing tires without air. Non-pneumatic tires (NPTs) eliminate the need for tires to be…
November 21, 2018
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All-position radial tire from Bridgestone
Bridgestone Americas announced Thursday that its Firestone FS860, a new all-position radial tire showcased earlier this year at WasteExpo 2018 in Las Vegas, is now available. The Firestone FS860 all-position tire features a wide belt package…
November 19, 2018
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Bridgestone releases long-lasting retread for refuse fleets
Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has launched the all-new Bandag BDM3 retread for refuse applications. A next-generation retread for the drive position, the Bandag BDM3 retread is designed with a new proprietary tread compound for extended wear life,…
November 14, 2018
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Bridgestone issues statement on price increase
Due to increased business costs, Bridgestone will increase national account and national fleet preferred prices on all truck and bus radial tires. More here.
October 9, 2018
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Saoud new commercial tire president at Bridgestone
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has naed Joseph Saoud the company as president, truck and bus radial (TBR), Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Get details here.
October 13, 2016
Components
Bridgestone debuts retread drive tire
Bridgestone Bandag introduces the DR 5.3 and DR 4.3 drive tire retreads for truckload, less-than-truckload and pickup-and-delivery applications. The DR 5.3 closed-shoulder pattern for over-the-road applications features a solid shoulder to facilitate long tread life and…
June 14, 2016
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Bridgestone partners with Shell to offer oils at Bridgestone network retailers
The program will make products such as Pennzoil, Quaker State and Shell Rotella engine oils available at Bridgestone affiliated retailers that choose to enroll in the program.
February 23, 2016
Components
Bridgestone introduces new steer tire
Bridgestone Americas introduces the R283A Ecopia steer tire. Engineered to deliver best-in-class performance for commercial trucking operations, Bridgestone says the R283A Ecopia tire offers premium performance for long- and regional-haul service. The steer tire features advanced…
February 17, 2016
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PPG, Bridgestone receive DOE funds to develop fuel-efficient tires
PPG announces the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing the company funding to support a $1.25 million collaborative project with Bridgestone Americas, Inc. PPG says the project focuses on improving the fuel efficiency of truck and…
February 9, 2016
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Bridgestone recommits to Dayton Truck Tires
After falling dormant for the past several years, Bridgestone is breathing new life into its Dayton Truck Tire brand. In January, Bridgestone committed to resurrecting the brand but rather than trying to compete Bridgestone, the…
March 26, 2015
New product releases
New all-position tire from Bridgestone
Bridgestone’s new Firestone FS561 is an on-highway all-position radial tire designed to reduce susceptibility to stone retention and drilling and is recommended for steering applications in regional and pickup-and-delivery use, the company says. A rugged…
August 26, 2014
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