The Bridgestone Tyre Centre franchise, operating in Australia as the Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Group, is a major supplier of automotive and industrial equipment to the Australian market. The automotive franchise also has a large presence within the Australian automotive industry employing over 1,500 people nationwide. The car parts franchise is widely recognised as a manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of car tyres in Australia.
The Bridgestone Australia Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary firm of the Japanese tyre manufacturer the Bridgestone Corporation which is the largest tyre and rubber company in the world. The car parts franchise is known for its tradition of encouraging innovation and development. Though these innovations the automotive franchise has created various products that have set new standards for quality and performance in the Australian market. The car parts franchise’s reputation as an innovator and developer has been reinforced since the Bridgestone Tyre Centre franchise acquired Bandag Manufacturing in 2000.
The acquiring of Bandag Manufacturing has allowed the Bridgestone Tyre Centre franchise to expand into the truck retread products. The introduction of the new product has also allowed the car parts franchise to provide more complete tyre and rubber services in the Australian market.25-Oct-2007