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Continued Confidence: Bridgestone Remains Australia & New Zealand’s Most Trusted Tyre Brand

27/05/2024

- Reader’s Digest magazine names Bridgestone ‘Most Trusted Tyre Brand’ in both Australia and New Zealand again in 2024.
- Bridgestone Australia remains the only brand to win the tyres category since it was introduced 11 years ago.
- This year marks the eighth straight victory for Bridgestone New Zealand. Read More >>
Release of Bridgestone 3.0 Journey 2023 Integrated Report

30/06/2023

The report outlines how Bridgestone is accelerating transformation toward its vision to be a sustainable solutions company and enhancing corporate value over medium to long term. Update of Bridgestone's effort to evolve its Sustainability Business Model which is integrated with business strategy to be a regenerative toward a nature-positive world where it can help stop and reverse the loss of natural ecosystems. Read More >>
A Decade of Trust: Bridgestone named Australia's Most Trusted Tyre Brand for the 10th Straight Year

26/04/2023

- Iconic masthead Reader's Digest names Bridgestone as Most Trusted Tyre Brand for 10th consecutive year. - Bridgestone named as one of the top 20 trusted brands across all industries. - Bridgestone remains the sole recipient of the award since its inception. - Award win is another reason Australian motorists can 'Go With Confidence' through the Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto Network. Read More >>
Bridgestone Welcomes The Green Compact Framework

24/02/2023

- Bridgestone supports The Green Compact framework towards commercial transport decarbonisation announced by Transporting New Zealand.
- Shared objective of reducing environmental impact of the transport industry is the foundation of Bridgestone's alignment.
- The Green Compact decarbonisation framework is in line with Bridgestone vision of co-creating value with partners towards a sustainable future. Read More >>
Bridgestone Acquires SBT Certification for CO2 Emissions Reduction Targets

3/02/2023

- Bridgestone has received Science Based Targets (SBT) certification from SBT initiative (SBTi) for its CO2 emissions reduction targets for 2030.
- Bridgestone is accelerating initiatives toward the realization of its Sustainability Business Framework that ensures the link between sustainability activities and business for contributing to carbon neutrality and a circular economy across the entire value chain.
- These efforts align with a corporate commitment "Bridgestone E8 Commitment" which accelerates transformation to a sustainable solutions company. Read More >>
Eagle Eyes and Instinct Reveals 25th Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian

5/12/2022

- Musico Refrigerated Transport driver James Rundle recognised with Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian accolade.
- Rundle becomes the 25th driver to receive the award since its inception.
Adelaide truck driver James Rundle has been recognised as a Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian after coming to the aid of a driver who had rolled off the side of a road and down a steep embankment in South Australia. Read More >>
Key Bridgestone Australia & New Zealand Activity Showcased in Global CSR Awards

1/12/2022

- Key local initiatives contribute to two Global CSR Awards for Bridgestone China Asia Pacific.
- Bridgestone China Asia Pacific claimed Gold awards for CSR and ESG Leadership, and Best Environmental Excellence
- Australia and New Zealand's contribution to RYDA road safety education program and Bandag retread sustainable manufacturing are highlighted by the awards.
- The double award victory demonstrates the impact of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment's values. Read More >>
Industry Icons Join Forces to Deliver Enhanced NatRoad Membership Benefits

24/10/2022

- Bridgestone joins forces with leading fuel supplier Ampol to enhance customer journey for NatRoad member tyre purchases.
- Bridgestone / Ampol collaboration offers NatRoad members discounts across a wider range of tyres through use of Ampol's market leading business fuel card.
- Value co-creation between Ampol, NatRoad and Bridgestone another step towards sustainable solutions for the industry. Read More >>
Bandag Celebrates its Diamond Jubilee in Australia

12/09/2022

- Bandag marks its 60th anniversary down under.
- Local manufacturing remains viable for Bandag due to an emphasis on quality.
- Bridgestone expects Bandag retreads will play a significant role in the future of sustainable mobility.
- Bandag plays a significant role in the local activity under the global Bridgestone E8 Commitment. Read More >>
Bandag retreads – delivering on the values for a sustainable society

12/09/2022

- Bridgestone outlines the role Bandag retreads play in product circularity and a circular economy.
- Bandag retreads provide a sustainable solution to the increasing focus on environmental and social factors within the trucking industry.
- Retreading for a Better World outlines the tangible benefits of Bandag retreads. Read More >>
Bridgestone Drives Forward Towards its Future as a Sustainable Solutions Company

12/09/2022

As well as highlighting the importance of retreads for the future at Bandag's diamond jubilee, Bridgestone Australia & New Zealand Managing Director, Heath Barclay, shared that the company's plans are well developed, and over the coming few years the market can expect a significant emphasis on solutions. Read More >>
Bridgestone Claims Back-to-Back Canstar Blue 'Most Satisfied Customers' Awards

18/07/2022

- Bridgestone stores take out the top spot in Canstar Blue's Tyre Retailer category for the second consecutive year.
- Leading consumer comparison website awards Bridgestone with five-stars for Overall Experience, Customer Service, Quality of Tyres on Offer, Advice by Staff, and Range of Tyres on Offer.
- Canstar Blue accolade highlights the success of Bridgestone's customer centric approach. Read More >>
Bridgestone Releases Bridgestone 3.0 Journey 2022 Integrated Report

30/06/2022
- Bridgestone has released Bridgestone 3.0 Journey 2022 Integrated Report.
- The report describes its progress and plans toward enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term by accelerating transformation to a sustainable solutions company based on the "Bridgestone E8 Commitment" as an axis.
- The report provides a more unified look at Bridgestone's unique value creation process, which merges business strategies with sustainability initiatives.
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Bridgestone extends partnership with Heart of Australia

3/06/2022

Remote mobile specialist healthcare organisation, Heart of Australia, will continue to have the support of Bridgestone beyond its 10-year anniversary, with Australia's most trusted tyre brand committing to a three-year partnership extension.
Bridgestone has provided tyres to the Heart of Australia organisation since its inception in 2014 and has continued to increase its support alongside Heart of Australia's growth from a single truck operation to the five-truck strong fleet of today. Read More >>
Bridgestone Maintains Most Trusted Tyre Brand status across Australia and New Zealand

28/04/2022

Australian and New Zealand motorists have once again put their confidence in Bridgestone, confirmed by another victory in the tyre category of the coveted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands survey.
Bridgestone claimed the title of Australia's Most Trusted Tyre Brand for the ninth straight year – maintaining its unblemished record since the tyre category was introduced in 2014. Read More >>
Bridgestone Names Warrnambool as Top Performing Truck Store in Annual DRIVE program

22/04/2022

Bridgestone Service Centre Warrnambool has clinched the prestigious Truck Store of the Year title in Bridgestone's annual DRIVE program awards. As well as the national truck store award, Bridgestone Service Centre Warrnambool also clinched Bridgestone Service Centre of the Year for Victoria/Tasmania.
DRIVE is the national recognition program for Bridgestone Select and Bridgestone Service Centres around the country. Launched in 2020, DRIVE sees stores benchmarked in line with Bridgestone values of customer centricity, delivering a leading customer experience and exceptional value for tyre and auto services. Read More >>
Bridgestone New Zealand set to 'Drive for a Cure' in support Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Community

1/02/2022

New Zealand's most trusted tyre brand, Bridgestone is giving motorists even more reason to fit new tyres in February with the 'Drive for a Cure' promotion in support of Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC).
For the entire month, Bridgestone will donate $3 to LBC for every Bridgestone-branded car, 4x4, SUV and van tyre sold through the network of Bridgestone Select and Bridgestone Tyre Centre stores around the country. The funds raised will directly support people and families living with leukaemia and blood cancers in New Zealand. Read More >>
Bridgestone Australia & New Zealand Community Initiatives Recognised by Global Award

14/12/2021

Two of Bridgestone Australia & New Zealand's cornerstone corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives have been showcased through a Gold Award in the 13th Annual Global CSR Awards. The Global CSR Awards, run by Pinnacle Group International, is one of the most prominent CSR Awards that recognises innovative and outstanding CSR initiatives. In 2021, more than 350 entries were submitted for the 16 top award categories. Read More >>
From Tyre Fitter to Tyre Leader – Heath Barclay to lead Bridgestone Australia & New Zealand from 2022

9/11/2021

Bridgestone Australia & New Zealand will see a management change in 2022 with the appointment of Heath Barclay as Managing Director from January, having started his career in the industry as a part-time tyre fitter in regional New Zealand while finishing high school. Read More >>
Bridgestone Officially Opens Truganina Hub

23/08/2021

Despite Covid-19 restrictions preventing the fanfare it deserves, Bridgestone's new Victorian flagship site in Truganina has officially been opened, with the new operations hub in Melbourne's western suburbs showcasing Bridgestone's new solutions centric focus into the future. Read More >>