Bridgestone’s Wuxi plant (China) to increase tire production capacity

Bridgestone Corporation will increase production capacity at its Wuxi plant in China. The production capacity of radial passenger tires for the domestic market will increase from 4100 tires/day to 16,300 tires/day by May 2012. The Wuxi Plant will make a total investment of approximately 563 million yuan (approximately ¥8.3 billion). Production of eco-friendly tires, such as the “ECOPIA” brand, is a particular emphasis.