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Tag: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Roadbuilding
Bridgestone increasing off-road, Continuum product prices
Bridgestone Americas Commercial Solutions (BACS), a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, on Nov., 22 announced that effective Jan. 1, 2012, it will increase base prices on Bridgestone, Firestone and Continuum off-road tire products and Continuum pre-cure tread rubber and related retreading materials by 15 percent in the United States and 10 percent in Canada. […]
November 22, 2011
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Bridgestone Americas Off Road Tire expands loader tire line
Bridgestone Americas Off Road Tire introduced two new sizes for its V-Steel J-Traction radial off road tire at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Now available in 17.5R25 and 29.5R25 sizes, the VJT features a computer optimized center block for lowered vibration levels as well as reduced friction between the tire’s center blocks and the ground. A specialized self-cleaning design […]
March 23, 2011
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Bridgestone Americas Off Road Tire launches new tire line at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Bridgestone Americas Off Road Tire showcased a new ultra heavy duty earthmover tire at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the V-Steel Rock E-Premium for 100-ton-class earthmovers. Featuring trapezoidal blocks with circumferential grooves, the VREP increases wear resistance while minimizing internal friction and uneven wear. The tire’s lug arrangement boosts stability while improving operator comfort, and a two-stage lug design […]
March 23, 2011
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Maintenance
Tackling tires Training, maintenance and software pay big dividends By Tom Jackson After two years of trade school a good mechanic will know a lot about engines, hydraulics and transmissions. But where do they go to learn about tires? In most cases – nowhere. Tires aren’t taught in vocational schools, and given what they cost […]
March 2, 2011
Construction Equipment
JLG forms alliance with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
JLG, an Oshkosh company, made an agreement with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Off Road Tire division for the exclusive supply of the Firestone DuraForce MH tires on JLG, Lull and SkyTrak branded telehandlers. The low-profile tire design minimizes the opportunity for sidewall damage, while the self-cleaning tread coupled with low ground bearing pressure optimizes performance […]
January 10, 2011
Roadbuilding
Bridgestone re-launches website
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is re-launching trucktires.com, a website providing solutions and advice to help fleet customers increase tire life and reduce cost per mile. Fleet customers can also check load and inflation tables, watch tire care videos and link to trucking industry and government websites. Tour the […]
October 5, 2010
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Bridgestone re-launches website
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is re-launching trucktires.com, a website providing solutions and advice to help fleet customers increase tire life and reduce cost per mile. Fleet customers can also check load and inflation tables, watch tire care videos and link to trucking industry and government websites. Tour the […]
October 1, 2010
Roadbuilding
Bridgestone Off-Road Tires increases prices 2 to 7 percent
Off Road Tire, U.S. & Canada Tire Sales (BAOR), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, says it plans to increase list prices by 2 to 7 percent with some in-line adjustments. The price increases will affect all mining, construction and industrial tires marketed by BAOR. The price increases are scheduled to begin Sept. 1, […]
August 31, 2010
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