Nashville (January 31, 2006) - Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) today announced two promotions within the commercial truck & bus group.

Kurt Danielson, currently director, commercial marketing, has accepted a new assignment as Executive Director, Commercial Marketing for the U.S. and Canadian markets effective January 1. Kurt is responsible for the marketing of all truck and bus tire brands, which includes the Bridgestone, Firestone and Dayton lines in both the U.S. and Canada. In addition, Kurt is also responsible for product planning, supply/inventory planning and Oncor retreading.

Art Campagnoni, currently director, commercial sales, has been promoted to Executive Director, Commercial Sales effective January 1. Art is responsible for the sales of all truck and bus tire brands, including Bridgestone, Firestone and Dayton, in both the U.S. and Canada. In addition to replacement tire sales through our dealer network, Art’s responsibilities include the sales direction of our original equipment, truckstops and national fleet sales groups.

In announcing both promotions to BFNT teammates, Singh Ahluwalia, president, truck tire sales said, “Art and Kurt have been instrumental to the success of the truck and bus tire group. Our company is extremely fortunate to have their leadership as we face the competitive business of tomorrow.”