Press Releases: 2012

Our Corporate and Motorsport Press Releases are also available on Twitter: Follow BridgestoneTyre on Twitter

RSS - Bridgestone Ireland - Press - Press Releases 2012  RSS - Bridgestone Ireland - Press - Press Releases 2012  
Select year: 


May 16, 2012 - Bridgestone tyres carry Volvo wheel loader to world speed record

A Volvo wheel loader fitted with Bridgestone VHS tyres has broken 103 km/hour, creating a new world speed record for this type of vehicle.
 
May 09, 2012 - Consolidated Financial Statements for Q1

In the first quarter of fiscal 2012(January 1 to March 31, 2012), the Companies’ operating environment was plagued by raw material prices remaining at relatively high levels and the continuing strong ...
 
May 07, 2012 - Firestone launches Winterforce studded tyre

Firestone has extended its European winter range with the launch of the Winterforce studded tyre for severe Nordic winter conditions.
 
Apr 27, 2012 - Bridgestone Off-the-Road tyres at INTERMAT 2012

Bridgestone Europe presented a strong line-up of off-the-road tyres at INTERMAT 2012, the international fair for the construction and construction materials industries in Paris, which took place from ...
 
Apr 27, 2012 - INTERMAT 2012 - Bridgestone showed the completeness of its OTR tyre line-up

The eye-catcher on the Bridgestone stand (Hall 6, location F058) was the world’s largest off-the-road radial tyre, with a diameter of more than 4 meters.
 
Apr 27, 2012 - Bridgestone: world leader in off-the-road tyres

Bridgestone has been designing and manufacturing off-the-road tyres for more than 70 years.
 
Apr 24, 2012 - Bridgestone continues to sponsor Alpine Ski World Cup events

Bridgestone Europe has announced that it will continue to sponsor Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events in the 2012/2013 season.
 
Apr 18, 2012 - Renault chooses Bridgestone for Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres have been selected as original equipment for the Renault Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7, launched in March 2012.
 
Apr 16, 2012 - Earth Day (April 22, 2012) - Initiatives to Realize a Sustainable Society

Bridgestone Corporation today announced initiatives to ensure the Bridgestone Group plays a proactive role in efforts to realize a sustainable society.
 
Apr 10, 2012 - Bridgestone CAIS safety technology wins press award in Spain

For the second time in two months, Bridgestone’s new Contact Area Information Sensing technology (CAIS) has won a top industry award.
 
Apr 04, 2012 - Bridgestone present at INTERMAT 2012

Bridgestone Europe presents a strong line-up of off-the-road tyres at INTERMAT 2012, the international fair for the construction and construction materials industries in Paris, 16th to 21st April.
 
Apr 03, 2012 - BATTLAX S20: from Racetrack to Road

While the world of MotoGP may seem a far cry from the realm of the everyday motorcyclist, the lessons learned in the heat of competition enable Bridgestone to deliver unrivalled safety and performance...
 
Apr 03, 2012 - 2012 MotoGP™ preview with Bridgestone

This season marks Bridgestone’s eleventh year of participation in MotoGP competition, and its fourth as the Official Tyre Supplier to MotoGP.
 
Apr 03, 2012 - Bridgestone launches Battlax Hyper Sport S20 motorcycle tyre at Portimão international riding event

A premium sport tyre inspired by Bridgestone’s MotoGP technology
 
Apr 02, 2012 - Bridgestone Establishes New Company in Kaiping, Guangdong Province, China

Response to increasing demand for diversified products in the China market.
 
Apr 02, 2012 - Bridgestone wins Daimler special supplier award

One of key Japanese companies recognized for its special efforts to keep business running after the March 2011 catastrophe
 
Mar 26, 2012 - Firestone launches first Run-Flat Technology tyre

New Firehawk SZ90µ RFT* meets demand for 2nd and 3rd replacement tyres in a maturing run-flat segment
 
Mar 21, 2012 - World Water Day (March 22, 2012) - Water Management Initiatives

Bridgestone Corporation today announced initiatives to ensure the Bridgestone Group plays a proactive role in efforts to realize a sustainable society.
 
Mar 16, 2012 - Bridgestone Wins Lawsuit with Chinese Manufacturer

Court Affirms Bridgestone’s Design Patent Rights Infringed
 
Mar 16, 2012 - 63% of motorists in Europe driving on under-inflated tyres

Poor tyre-care wastes 3.1 billion litres of fuel a year and adds 7.4 million tons of CO2 emissions
 
Mar 08, 2012 - Bridgestone Launches Research Project to Develop a Sustainable Source of Natural Rubber

Innovative Guayule Project Could be a Breakthrough for the Rubber Industry
 
Mar 06, 2012 - Bridgestone expands Ecopia size line-ups

The lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of Ecopia tyres are now available for most popular car models
 
Mar 06, 2012 - Bridgestone launches Turanza T001 premium touring tyre

New tyre technologies increase safety, comfort and environmental performance
 
Mar 06, 2012 - New products and technologies dominate on Bridgestone stand at Geneva Motor Show 2012

Reliability, ecology and innovation show direction of tyre development
 
Mar 05, 2012 - Bridgestone to Build a New Plant for Off-the-Road Tires for Construction and Mining Vehicles in Thailand

Bridgestone Corporation today announced plans to build a new plant in Amata City Industrial Estate, Rayong, Thailand for the production of off-the-road radial tires for construction and mining vehicle...
 
Mar 05, 2012 - Top EU test ratings for new Bridgestone Turanza T001 touring tyre

Bridgestone’s new premium touring tyre, Turanza T001, has been awarded the top “recommendable” rating by German’s renowned ADAC motoring organization.
 
Feb 29, 2012 - Bridgestone builds strong winter position with premium tyres for all conditions

Bridgestone has redefined its position in the winter tyre market with the launch of new products and an expanded range of premium tyres designed for all types of winter conditions in Europe.
 
Feb 29, 2012 - Swedish Proving Ground confirms Bridgestone’s long term commitment to winter tyre development

Bridgestone has confirmed the long term lease on its Swedish Proving Ground (SPG), which is located at Vidsel, less than 100 km from the Arctic Circle.
 
Feb 29, 2012 - Bridgestone steps up investment in winter tyre development

Winter tyres lie at the heart of Bridgestone’s strategy, offering motorists the promise of safety and reliable performance in all types of winter conditions.
 
Feb 29, 2012 - Bridgestone now applying objective tyre testing techniques to winter tyres

The new Sweden Proving Ground (SPG) has the space and facilities to give Bridgestone the capability to use objective winter tyre testing.
 
Feb 24, 2012 - 82nd Geneva International Motor Show 2012

New products and tyre technologies dominate on the Bridgestone stand (N° 6352 in Hall 6) this year.
 
Feb 22, 2012 - Bridgestone expands Potenza with Adrenalin RE002 launch

Bridgestone has expanded its premium Potenza sport tyre line-up with the launch of the Adrenalin RE002.
 
Feb 17, 2012 - Bridgestone Introduces BATTLAX SC Tyres for Large Scooters

Bridgestone Corporation announced today that the new BATTLAX SC radial tyre for large scooters in Japan will be launched on April 1, 2012.
 
Feb 16, 2012 - Consolidated Financial Statements 2011

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2011. Bridgestone Corporation Announces Revised Dividend Projections for Fiscal 2011
 
Feb 16, 2012 - Bridgestone to Increase Production Capacity of Large and Ultralarge Off-the-Road Tires for Construction and Mining Vehicles in Kitakyushu Plant

Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it will increase the production capacity of its Kitakyushu Plant for large and ultralarge off-the-road radial tires for construction and mining vehicles (...
 
Feb 16, 2012 - Senior Management Changes

Bridgestone Corporation announced that its board of directors had approved the following proposals of the changes in members of the board of directors and corporate officers today.
 
Feb 13, 2012 - Firestone launches Performer 65 tractor radial tyre

Firestone has expanded its family of Performer radial tyres with the European launch of the Performer 65 for medium-sized tractors in general farming applications.
 
Jan 26, 2012 - Bridgestone exclusive tyre supplier to BMW Driving Experience

Bridgestone Europe is supplying tyres to BMW Driving Experience, a BMW M GmbH division business group that provides specialised training programmes to improve individual driver skills and safety.
 
Jan 13, 2012 - Bridgestone Announces Development of Tire Printing Technology

Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it has developed a revolutionary new printing technology for tires that is different from any tire printing or coloring process on the market today.
 
Jan 09, 2012 - Bridgestone to increase prices of retread materials in Europe

Bridgestone Europe announces that it will roll out a new round of price increases for retread materials across Europe during the first quarter of 2012.