Bridgestone/Firestone Receives Environmental Award at Ford's
Annual World Excellence Awards
Nashville, Tn. (April 20, 2000) - Bridgestone/Firestone,
Inc. (BFS) is trying to make a difference and it shows. BFS was recognized
for its environmental efforts at the recent Ford Motor Company’s Annual
World Excellence Awards Ceremony held at the Detroit Opera Theatre in
Detroit. Bridgestone/Firestone received a Recognition of Achievement
Award for Environmental Leadership for the ISO 14001 plant certification
and for its use of recycled material in tire manufacturing.
The Recognition of Achievement Awards are presented to suppliers that
are successful in leading Ford initiatives that deliver mutual success
in customer satisfaction.
"We, as a company, are extremely proud to have been recognized
and rewarded for our contributions toward a cleaner environment and the
preservation of our natural resources," said Art Stuart, president
of Bridgestone/Firestone Original Equipment Tire Sales Company.
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. is celebrating 100 years of innovation that
began in 1900 through a company founded by Harvey S. Firestone. Throughout
the year 2000, "Firestone: A Legend. A Century. A Celebration." recognizes
the entrepreneurial spirit that built a brand that has been admired worldwide.
Visit the Centennial web site at www.firestone100.com
Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. is the largest subsidiary
of Bridgestone Corporation of Japan, the world’s largest manufacturer
of tires and other rubber products. Bridgestone/Firestone develops, manufactures
and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private
brand tires. The company also produces Firestone air springs, roofing
materials, synthetic rubber, and industrial fibers and textiles. |
