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    Bridgestone Demonstrates How to Maximize Tire Performance at TMC 2018

    March 6, 2018
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. has announced it will exhibit at the Transportation and Maintenance Council’s Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia, March 5-8.
    Related To: Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc.

    Bridgestone Americas Inc. has announced it will exhibit at the Transportation and Maintenance Council’s Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia, March 5-8. Bridgestone showcased its portfolio of integrated technologies, best-in-class services and intelligent products including Bandag, the Bridgestone business dedicated to the research, development and manufacturing of premium retreaded tires.

    In booth #3012, Bridgestone demonstrated how Ecopia commercial truck tires and Bandag FuelTech™ retreads work together to provide fleets with maximum fuel efficiency and the lowest total cost of ownership. Research has shown Bridgestone engineers the most retreadable tire casings in the industry.*

    “At Bridgestone we focus on providing fleets with a reliable and holistic tire solution to maximize performance and improve profitability,” said Joseph Saoud, president, truck bus radial, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. “We look forward to connecting with industry professionals at TMC and demonstrating our commitment to furthering smart, efficient and sustainable mobility.”

    Bridgestone displayed the following offerings at its TMC booth:

    • Bridgestone Ecopia tire line: Bridgestone Ecopia tires are an industry leader in fuel efficiency featuring a low rolling resistance design and advanced tread compounds for eco-performance. In fact, fleets that use Bridgestone Ecopia tires in all three wheel positions have the ability to save $1,349 per truck annually in comparison to competitive products.
    • Bandag FuelTech retreads: Bandag FuelTech retreads perform like comparable new tires. When compared against both new tires and retreads, Bandag FuelTech retreads provide fuel-efficiency gains and help to lower the total cost of ownership for fleets.
    • In-booth virtual reality (VR) experience: The VR training will provide an inside look at Bandag retread technology through a tour of the Bandag equipment manufacturing plant in Muscatine, Iowa.