Introduction
Bridgestone, the largest automotive tire manufacturer in Japan, has been able to take advantage of its scale of operations for expanding its business into growing markets such as China, India, and Russia. Bridgestone is also leveraging its leading market position to expand the aftermarket business.
Scope
Contains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT Analysis Provides detailed business description, segment analysis, 5-year financial trends, key products and key competitors Includes information on suppliers/ partners, shareholding structure and key employees with biographies
Highlights
Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) is a Japanese manufacturer of tires and rubber products. The company is engaged in the production and sale of tires and tubes for passenger cars, trucks and buses, construction and mining vehicles, industrial machinery, agricultural machinery, aircraft, and motorcycles and scooters. The company recorded revenues of JPY2,991,275 million (approximately $25,725 million) during the fiscal year 2006, an increase of 11.1% over 2005. However, the company has recorded weak profitability. In 2006, the net profit declined by 52.9% from 2005 to reach JPY85,122 million (approximately $732 million). During 2006, the company produced a total of 1,860,000 tons of tires. The company maintains a number of plants across Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Out of the total plants, 22 plants are located in Americas, nine in Europe, four in Middle East, 22 in Asia, and remaining 21 are located in Japan.
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