Does Bridgestone have a solar power plant in Japan?

Tokyo (February 15, 2023) ― Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it has commenced solar power generation at two tire plants in Japan, the Shimonoseki Plant and Kitakyushu Plant, based on power purchase agreement.

How is Bridgestone developing its mining tire and Solutions business?

The Bridgestone Group is developing its mining tire and solutions business on a global scale. The installation of cutting-edge equipment at the Shimonoseki Plant will be an important part of strengthening and expanding the mining tire and solutions business as called for by the Group's Mid-Term Business Plan. *1

Who founded Bridgestone Tire Company?

One year later on 1 March 1931, the founder, Shojiro Ishibashi, made the "Tabi" Socks Tire Division independent and established the Bridgestone Tire Co., Ltd. in the city of Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture. "Bridgestone" was named after the name of the founder, Shojiro Ishibashi ( 石橋; lit. 'stone bridge' ).