Bridgestone Announces Temporary Phased Shutdown of Plants in Japan
Tokyo (Apr 20, 2020) – Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced a temporary phased shutdown of its Plants in Japan, due to the market situation and decline in the demand.
In addition to the scheduled plant shutdown from May 3 to 6 due to public holidays in Japan, the temporary shutdown will be executed in 11 plants. The shutdown period differs per plant.
| Name of Plant | Location | Main Products | Shutdown Period |
| Kurume Plant | Fukuoka | Tires for Passenger Cars, Aircraft | April 29 to May 2 and May 7 to 8 (6 operating days) |
| Tokyo AC Tire Plant | Tokyo | New and Retread Tires for Aircraft | |
| Nasu Plant | Tochigi | Tires for Passenger Cars, Motorcycles Tires for Passenger Cars |
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| Hikone Plant | Shiga | Tires for Passenger Cars, Motorcycles Tires for Passenger Cars |
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| Tosu Plant | Saga | Tires for Passenger Cars | |
| Tochigi Plant | Tochigi | Tires for Passenger Cars, Trucks and Buses | |
| Amagi Plant | Fukuoka | Tires for Trucks and Buses | |
| Hofu Plant | Yamaguchi | Tires for Passenger Cars, Off-the-road Tires for Mining and Construction Vehicles |
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| Kumamoto Plant* | Kumamoto | Rubber Tracks and Hydraulic Hose | May 1 to 2 (2 operating days) |
| Seki Plant* | Gifu | Hydraulic Hose and Push Locks | |
| Saga Plant | Saga | Steel Code | May 1 to 2 and May 7 to 8 (4 operating days) |
*Production lines other than Hydraulic Hose will remain its operation.
As the company carefully monitors the coronavirus situation, it is continuing to take action in all aspects of operations to ensure the health and safety of our employees while also addressing the needs of customers and the market.
About Bridgestone Corporation:
Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.