Bridgestone Communications Head Now Chief Administrative Officer
In her new role, Christine Karbowiak will be responsible for the company’s environmental affairs, internal audit, safety and industrial hygiene and corporate security, in addition to her present duties as head of Bridgestone’s corporate and internal communications and government affairs. Karbowiak also sits on the Bridgestone Americas board.
Bridgestone Continues as NHL Messier Leadership Awards
The NHL Leadership Award, won last year by Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla, recognizes a National Hockey League player who “demonstrates superior leadership in hockey and has made positive contributions to society.”
Bridgestone Breaks Ground on New Tech Center
Bridgestone had debated moving the technical center near its national headquarters in Tennessee, but announced in 2008 that it had a preliminary deal to stay in Akron. That deal includes a $68 million public financing package offered by the state, county and city.
Bridgestone’s Mark Emkes to Retire
Effective March 1, the company has named Asahiko “Duke” Nishiyama as chairman and Gary Garfield as CEO and president.
Bridgestone Part of New DOE LEADER Program
The LEADER program is a new component of the Save Energy Now initiative through which companies partner with DOE to conduct energy audits and assessments to identify the opportunities for energy and cost savings in the companies’ operations.
Larry Magee of Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC Confirmed as Speaker at AASA Vision Conference 2010
Magee has served as chairman, CEO and president of Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC since 2001.
USW OKs Four-Year Deal With Bridgestone
The new Bridgestone contract, approved by a two-to-one margin, covers some 4,500 workers at plants in Akron, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; Russellville, Ark.; and LaVergne, Tenn. A separate agreement was ratified at Warren County, Tenn.
Clunkers Program a Positive for Bridgestone Plant
Bridgestone’s Aiken, S.C., plant manager John Stewart told the station that the plant is moving toward full production — an estimated 25,000 tires per day — well above the plant’s low point last December when production fell to 11,000 tires per day.
Bridgestone Team Member Appointed to ASE Board of Directors
By participating on the Board of Directors, Glenn Dahl, a 29-year industry veteran, will assist the non-profit ASE in its mission of improving the quality of automotive service and repair through voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians and parts specialists.
Bridgestone Layoffs May Mean Full Production Cut
The tiremaker said Monday that due to the downturn in the U.S. tire market it would lay off 148 hourly and 10 salary workers as of Dec. 21.