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Bridgestone
The Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Group is one of South Australia's largest employers and a major supplier to the Australian automotive industry.
While it is best known as a tyre manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer, the publicly-listed Company also manufacturers carpet underlay and distributes a wide range of golf products. Bandag Manufacturing Pty Limited, highly acclaimed truck retread manufacturing, is part of Bridgestone Australia Limited Group. Bridgestone Australia Ltd. is also a significant shareholder in a joint venture company, Bridgestone TG Australia Pty. Ltd., which is a major supplier of automotive components to Australia's car manufacturers.
Today, 1,620 people nationwide are employed by the Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Group, a far cry from the company's humble beginnings in 1939 when it began as SA Rubber Mills Pty. Ltd., with a work force of just 12.
Since 1981, the Group's major shareholder has been the Bridgestone Corporation of Japan, the world's largest manufacture of tyres and other rubber products. Like its major shareholders, Bridgestone Australia Ltd. has a proud tradition of innovation and development, resulting in products that set new standards for quality and performance.
At the same time, the Company continues its long-held tradition of excellence in providing value and service to its customers.
The company philosophy is "Trust and Pride in our Quality".
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