Bridgestone is a Japanese tire manufacturer. As of 2018, the Bridgestone Group has 181 manufacturing facilities in 24 countries.
created: 1931
also owns the following brands:
dayton, firestone, lassa, seiberling
the world's second largest tire manufacturer

Bridgestone Europe (BSEU) is a key regional subsidiary of Tokyo-based Bridgestone Corporation, one of the world's largest manufacturers of tires and other rubber products. Bridgestone Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 140,000 people worldwide, operate 178 plants in 25 countries, and sell products in more than 150 countries. One in five vehicles in the world is equipped with the company's tires. "Serving society with the highest quality" has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931.

Our founder's original vision and philosophy drive us to make people's lives safer and more fulfilling everywhere. That means pursuing the highest quality in products, service, technology, and all of our business.

This philosophy is ingrained in the way we work. We call it the "Bridgestone Core," and it embodies the shared spirit and desire we all share to build a better Bridgestone for our customers, shareholders, business partners, and of course, our employees.