Pankaj97. Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee
Bought By: Bridgestone
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
The roads of America have long been familiar with the distinctive tread of Firestone tires. Founded in 1900 by Harvey Firestone in Akron, Ohio, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company pioneered numerous advancements in tire technology and rapidly became a household name in the U.S. automotive industry.
Yet, many might be surprised to learn that since 1988, Firestone has been a subsidiary of Bridgestone, a Japanese multinational auto and truck parts manufacturer. Bridgestone, hailing from Tokyo, acquired Firestone for approximately $2.6 billion, merging two of the world’s top tire producers.