Firestone Group

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Company
gptkbp:acquisition Acquired_by_Bridgestone_in_1988
gptkbp:awards Various industry awards
gptkbp:communityInvolvement Supports local charities.
Engages in disaster relief efforts.
Participates in environmental initiatives.
Involved in educational programs.
Promotes road safety campaigns.
gptkbp:employees Over 30,000
gptkbp:founded 1926
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Harvey_S._Firestone
gptkbp:globalPresence Operates in multiple countries.
Participates in international trade shows.
Collaborates with global partners.
Exports products worldwide.
Has a network of dealers.
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Nashville,_Tennessee
gptkbp:history Expanded into agricultural tires.
Became a leader in tire manufacturing.
Developed a strong retail presence.
Founded as a tire company for automobiles.
Introduced innovative tire technologies.
Acquired_by_Bridgestone_Corporation.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Firestone Group
gptkbp:industry Tire manufacturing
gptkbp:innovation Invests in research and development.
Develops new tire technologies.
Enhances fuel efficiency of tires.
Focuses on performance and safety.
Implements advanced manufacturing processes.
gptkbp:market gptkb:Asia
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
Europe
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Firestone_WeatherGrip_Tires
gptkb:Firestone_Destination_Tires
gptkb:Firestone_All_Season_Tires
gptkb:Firestone_Champion_Tires
gptkb:Firestone_Transforce_Tires
gptkbp:parentCompany gptkb:Bridgestone_Corporation
gptkbp:partnerships gptkb:NASCAR
Various automotive manufacturers
gptkbp:products Tires
gptkbp:revenue $5 billion (2020)
gptkbp:services Automotive_services
gptkbp:sponsor Sports events
Local community events
gptkbp:subsidiary gptkb:Firestone_Complete_Auto_Care
gptkb:Firestone_Agricultural_Tire
gptkb:Firestone_Industrial_Products
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives Recycling programs
Community engagement programs
Eco-friendly tire production
gptkbp:website www.firestone.com