Bridgestone Firestone Showcases Tire Technology At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008
Las Vegas, NV (Mar. 11, 2008) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) will display several new products at this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG. These new products, along with other current products, are showcases in the ‘Big Wheel’ game show which is designed to give visitors the “basics” on tires and the industry in an entertaining manner. The Big Wheel and the products displayed make the Bridgestone Firestone booth a must see attraction at the 2008 CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
"Our theme this year -- ‘Our Tires Come With Their Own Support System’ -- emphasizes our commitment to providing innovative solutions to our customers. These solutions bring together leading edge technologies focused on business, combined with sincerity and integrity, and we’re very proud to share this information with visitors to the CONEXPO-CON/AGG," said Shawn Rasey, Vice President, Off Road Tires, BFNT. “We have several business units in our display which will display products. For example, we will display off the road products, truck and bus products, rubber tracks products and aggregate/industrial products."
Throughout the 5-day CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008, visitors to the Bridgestone Firestone booth (N-2301) can expect:
Technology –Besides tires and rubber tracks, the booth will also feature numerous other technological advancements including the Treadstat Tire and Rim Management Software system and the Bridgestone G-Hawk System, a GPS and force measurement system.
Big Wheel Game Show- There’s nothing like the sound of laughter to draw a crowd. With this fast-paced hilarious game show, contestants will be challenged by rapid questions about Bridgestone Firestone products and services. The winner of each show, which will run twice per hour, will win a Bridgestone NFL football.
About Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC:
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, and associate brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America.