Union Negotiations Continue at Bridgestone/Firestone Plants
Negotiations between Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) and the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) continue, even as the union makes plan to strike eight BFNAT plants where it represents hourly workers. A series of strike preparation meetings have been or will be held at USWA locals representing the plants. The first meetings were held Mar. 8 and the last are scheduled for Mar. 22. The terms of its agreement to continue working under its previous master contract with BFNAT require the USWA to provide five days’ notice before going on strike, so it is unlikely any job action will occur near-term.
Goodyear to Sell Stake in Indonesian Rubber Plantation to Bridgestone
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is selling its Indonesian natural rubber plantation to Bridgestone Corp., it was announced this morning. Terms were not announced, and Goodyear said the sale would not interfere with its ability to source natural rubber for tire production.
Bridgestone Announces First Half Results
Bridgestone Corp., parent company of Bridgestone Americas Holding (BAH) Inc. announced consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending June 30. The company reported consolidated net sales of $10.64 billion and net income of $482 million.
Hyliion Names Matthew Loos as Senior Vice President, Marketing
Loos brings more than 20 years of experience at commercial transportation leaders including Bridgestone Americas.
Firestone Industrial Products Names New President
Craig Schneider (pictured) succeeds Scott Damon, who recently was named president, commercial group, U.S. and Canada for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations.
Dave Martin Named Director Of Technology At Standards Testing Labs
Most recently, Martin worked as a senior project engineer for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations.
Toyo’s Jim Hawk Elected RMA Board Chairman
Hawk succeeds Gary Garfield, CEO and president of Bridgestone Americas Inc., who announced his retirement in July.
Americans To Drive A Combined Average Of 25B Miles This Holiday Season
According to an online survey commissioned by Bridgestone Americas and fielded by Harris Poll in October 2015, Americans will spend a combined average of $52 billion on travel during the holiday season.
Scott Damon Appointed President Of Firestone Industrial Products
Damon succeeds John Vincent, who served as president of Firestone since 2010 and announced his retirement after 33 years with Bridgestone Americas earlier this month.
Are We Entering A New Golden Era Of The Automobile? Find Out At GAAS 2013
Mike Martini, president of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations’ Consumer OE Division, asks the question: “Are we entering a new golden era of the automobile?” Martini will share his thoughts in an open discussion on current trends in the automotive original equipment (OE) world with journalist John McElroy, president of Blue Sky Productions Inc., at the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). GAAS 2013, “Driving Change,” will be held May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.