Firestone offers severance deal if 130 Des Moines workers …
2 days ago · DES MOINES, Iowa — The downturn in the agriculture manufacturing industry is leading to a reduction in workforce at Firestone in Des Moines. On Tuesday, production employees at Firestone’s Des Moines Ag Tire Plant were notified about a voluntary separation option. USW Local 310 President Keenan Bell told WHO 13 the company is asking for […]
NYT Probe Reveals Firestone Tire Defects and Corporate Cover-up
Aug 28, 2024 · Explore New York Times' investigation into Firestone tire failures. Discover how reporting uncovered corporate negligence, delayed recalls, and impact on Ford Explorer safety.
Firestone to Continue as NTT INDYCAR® SERIES Exclusive Tire …
Sep 12, 2024 · Bridgestone incorporated certain materials made from hard-to-recycle plastics and palm oil waste residue in Indy 500 race tires in 2023 and 2024. The company has also used guayule-derived natural rubber in the sidewall of alternate race tires the past two seasons.
Firestone Extends Long Term as Sponsor, Exclusive Supplier
Sep 12, 2024 · The agreement will keep Firestone as the sole tire supplier for all NTT INDYCAR SERIES races, the INDY NXT by Firestone developmental series, and the annual Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Firestone is currently in its 25th consecutive season as the exclusive tire supplier for the series.
Press Release Details - Bridgestone Americas
Mar 12, 2024 · Bridgestone is aiming for carbon neutrality and tires made from 100% sustainable materials 2 by 2050. The Firestone Liberia facility harvests and processes natural rubber, which is shipped to Bridgestone’s tire plants in North America and Europe for the manufacture of tires.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company - Wikipedia
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company is an American tire company founded by Harvey S. Firestone (1868–1938) in 1900 initially to supply solid rubber side-wire tires [2] for fire apparatus, [3] and later, pneumatic tires for wagons, buggies, and other forms of wheeled transportation common in the era.
Bridgestone Opens New Plant To Build Firestone INDYCAR Tires
Jun 23, 2022 · Bridgestone Americas celebrated June 22 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 …
Press Release Details - Bridgestone Americas
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.
Firestone Liberia Makes History as World's First ISCC PLUS …
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 12, 2024 - Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) proudly announces its Firestone Liberia natural rubber growing and processing facility has become the world's first natural rubber farm to earn the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition.
Next Phase of Transformational Sustainability Initiatives Unveiled
Apr 22, 2022 · Firestone is a trailblazer in the charge for alternative and renewable sources of natural rubber and will debut a new and eco-friendly tire this May.