Firestone Memo

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Introduction

Every day millions of drivers flock out to busy and overcrowded roadways, from moderate to extreme temperatures, straining and pushing their vehicles, to its absolute limits. Firestone Complete Auto Care offers 3 shops under one roof that will cater to most vehicle’s needs. Tires, routine maintenance, and repairs are offered at every BSRO owned Firestone Complete Auto Care nationwide.

Listed below you will find an overview of the Firestone Tire & Rubber/Bridgestone Corporation history, leadership, products/services, industry standing, competitors, stock performance, and locations. The only purpose of this memo is to educate the reader about Firestone Complete Auto Care with information I have researched and compiled. I will also talk about Bridgestone Corporation/Bridgestone Americas [BSAM] since it is the parent company.

Firestone History

“On August 3, 1900, the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company was founded in Akron, Ohio. On December 27, Harvey S. Firestone Jr. was lifted into the air to pull the engine switch that put the first Firestone factory in operation. Firestone …show more content…

Gary Garfeild is the CEO and President of BSAM and Senior Vice president of Bridgestone Corporation. Gordon Knapp is the Chief Operating Officer, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Chairman, CEO and President, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations President, Consumer US and Canada, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Vice President and Senior Officer of Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone Americas, 2014, b). Christine Karbowiak is Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Risk Officer and Executive Vice President, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Vice President and Senior Officer, Bridgestone Corporation. Bill Thompson is Vice President of Finance, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. BSAM Vice President and Officer, Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone Americas, 2014,