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| The '''Bridgestone Tire Company''' (株式会社ブリヂストン) was founded in ] by ] (石橋 正二郎 ''Ishibashi Shōjirō'') in the city of ], ]. The name Bridgestone comes from a literal translation and transposition of ''ishibashi'', meaning "stone bridge" in ]. | The '''Bridgestone Tire Company''' (株式会社ブリヂストン) was founded in ] by ] (石橋 正二郎 ''Ishibashi Shōjirō'') in the city of ], ]. The name Bridgestone comes from a literal translation and transposition of ''ishibashi'', meaning "stone bridge" in ]. | ||
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| In ] it acquired American tire manufacturer ]. | In ] it acquired American tire manufacturer ]. | ||
| Bridgestone supplies tires to the ], ], ] and ] ] teams. | Bridgestone supplies tires to the ], ] and ] ] teams. So far, the tires are performing poorly in the season compared to ]. | ||
| The Bridgestone Cycle co., Ltd. offers bicycles under its own brand and under the Anchor brand. | The Bridgestone Cycle co., Ltd. offers bicycles under its own brand and under the Anchor brand. | ||
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The Bridgestone Tire Company (株式会社ブリヂストン) was founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi (石橋 正二郎 Ishibashi Shōjirō) in the city of Kurume, Japan. The name Bridgestone comes from a literal translation and transposition of ishibashi, meaning "stone bridge" in Japanese.
After World War II Bridgestone started manufacturing motorcycles, but its main income was from supplying tires to its rival motorcycle makers such as Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha and it was later decided to cease motorcycle manufacturing.
In 1988 it acquired American tire manufacturer Firestone Tire and Rubber Company.
Bridgestone supplies tires to the Ferrari, Jordan and Minardi Formula One teams. So far, the tires are performing poorly in the season compared to Michelin.
The Bridgestone Cycle co., Ltd. offers bicycles under its own brand and under the Anchor brand.