- Bridgestone was named as one of General Motors' top global
suppliers of 2023, marking the company's ninth consecutive and
22nd overall recognition for this award.
- Bridgestone and Firestone brands recently developed
cutting-edge tire technologies for General Motors, including key
fitments for the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Chevrolet Blazer EV Police
Pursuit vehicles.
- Bridgestone was one of 86 suppliers to receive the honor out
of General Motors' network of more than 20,000.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) was
recognized by General Motors (GM) as one of its top global
suppliers of 2023. The company was awarded this distinction during
the GM 32nd Annual Supplier of the Year event.
Performance, innovation, cultural alignment with GM's values, and
having a commitment to achieving GM's ambitious goals are what
earned Bridgestone this honor. Bridgestone was one of 86 companies
out of GM's network of more than 20,000 suppliers to achieve this
award, marking Bridgestone's ninth consecutive and 22nd
overall recognition from GM.
"We infuse our passion for excellence into every Bridgestone and
Firestone product we design and supply to General Motors," said
David Colletti, President, Consumer
Original Equipment Tires, North
America, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. "This award
acknowledges the extraordinary level of collaboration with GM and
our teammates around the world."
Bridgestone supplies General Motors with both Bridgestone and
Firestone brand tires. This includes Bridgestone's recent launch of
cutting-edge tire technologies for GM's 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV
and 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Police Pursuit vehicles. The Chevrolet
Blazer EV is equipped with the bespoke Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02,
engineered to deliver all-season performance and comfort. The
Alenza A/S 02 incorporates B-SEALS technology, which is
a recyclable, silicone-based tire sealant providing excellent
sealant performance in the event of a puncture.1
The Chevrolet Blazer EV Police Pursuit is equipped with
custom-engineered Firestone Firehawk Pursuit tires. Built with
high-speed pursuits in mind, the Firehawk Pursuit is constructed to
deliver quick steering response and confident handling.
Bridgestone's Supplier of the Year recognition from GM aligns
with the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, which consists of eight
Bridgestone-like values starting with the letter "E" (Energy,
Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and
Empowerment). By developing innovative tire solutions for GM,
Bridgestone is delivering on its "Ecology" and "Extension"
commitment.
For more company news, visit BridgestoneAmericas.com.
1 The 21" Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02
tire for the Chevrolet Blazer EV incorporates B-SEALS
technology.
About Bridgestone Corporation:
Bridgestone
is a global leader in tires and rubber building on its expertise to
provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered
in Tokyo, the company employs
approximately 130,000 people globally and conducts business in more
than 150 countries and territories worldwide. Bridgestone offers a
diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions
backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around
the world move, live, work and play.
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is a global
company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is
inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is
the Ultium battery platform, which will power
everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General
Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell
vehicles under
the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands.
More information on the company and its subsidiaries,
including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle
safety and security services, can be found
at https://www.gm.com.
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SOURCE Bridgestone Americas, Inc.