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Customer-centricity hits the tyre industry

Jul, 15 2019, 23:58

Tyre manufacturers have to become more customer-centric in order to survive. Doing so will require massive investment—and new ways of doing business.

Bridgestone announces appointment of new

Jul, 11 2019, 00:42

Bridgestone South Africa announced the appointment of Jacques Fourie as CEO of the company, effective 1 July 2019. Fourie replaces Gavin Young, who stepped down on 7 June.

The Productivity / Technology trap

Jun, 15 2019, 14:03

The tyre industry is a microcosm of the dilemma in which South African manufacturers find themselves, says Jacques Rikhotso, Manufacturing Director, Bridgestone Many of South Africa’s industries have been built on the back of abundant cheap labour. M

Bridgestone announces that its CEO, Gavin Young, will leave the company

Jun, 10 2019, 22:06

Gavin Young, CEO Bridgestone South Africa left the company on 07 June 2019 to pursue other interests.

Technology-driven change will radically change all aspects of tyre design and production, to the benefit of drivers.

Nov, 02 2018, 07:12

According to Dries Lottering from Bridgestone SA, much of the innovation in manufacturing will soon become synonymous with the and the impact that robotics, artificial intelligence and the IOT will have on production processes, and possible job loss.

New head offices for Bridgestone SA under construction in Waterfall City

Aug, 22 2018, 10:18

Bridgestone SA officially kicked off the start of construction of its new head offices in the Waterfall City development with a bricklaying ceremony attended by the company's SA CEO Gavin Young, developer Abland and owners Pod and Tadvest Commercial.

Bridgestone plant support legal action against electricity shutdown

Jan, 17 2017, 18:31

Tyre maker Bridgestone has announced its support of legal action by the Brits Industrialists Association (BIA) against the Madibeng Municipality,following the plant having its electricity unlawfully disconnected.

Bridgestone Tyre Safety Initiative Kicks Off 10th Year

Jan, 22 2016, 10:26

Bridgestone South Africa's ongoing Tyre Safety initiative enters its tenth year in 2016. Since the project started with pilot surveys in two locations in 2007, it has grown to five to six surveys a year.

Bridgestone Claims Two New Awards

Jul, 30 2015, 11:41

Bridgestone South Africa has scooped two major awards within weeks of one-another, topping the charts in brand loyalty among both the general public and the trucking industry.

Tennecos Monroe shock absorbers will be the exclusive supplier to Supa Quick stores - Autoforum Story

Monroe Shocks In Supa Quick Supply Deal

Mar, 03 2015, 11:44

Tenneco South Africa has signed a deal that will see Monroe shock absorbers as the exclusive shock supplier to Bridgestone’s 240 Supa Quick stores nationwide.