Bridgestone to boost production in China

April 13, 2009

Bridgestone Corp. will increase radial passenger tire production at its Bridgestone (Wuxi) Tire Co. Ltd. factory in China.

Increased production, which represents a $98 million investment, is scheduled to begin during the second half of 2011 and will boost the plant's daily output by 4,200 units for a total of 12,000 units.