Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has been honoured by Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) at their annual supplier awards. The recognition came in the categories of Excellent Value Improvement and Excellent Technology and Development. The awards were presented during the TMNA Annual Supplier Business Meeting Dinner and Award Ceremony in Plymouth, Michigan.
David Colletti, President of Consumer Original Equipment Tires, North America, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “Providing quality and innovative solutions to our OE partners is critical to our success. This recognition is a testament to our teammates’ dedication in fostering a collaborative, long-standing partnership with Toyota by delivering advanced solutions that continue to exceed their standards for value and technology.”
Robert Young, Group Vice President of TMNA R&D Purchasing Supplier Development, highlighted the importance of collaboration with suppliers. “Toyota collaborates with each of our supplier partners in order to build vehicles with the high safety, quality and reliability standards to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. We are pleased to recognise those in our supply base who exceed our high-performance targets. We thank them and their team members for their tremendous collaboration, partnership and commitment to continuous improvement.”
Bridgestone’s recognition aligns with its E8 Commitment, focusing on values like Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, and Empowerment. This award reflects Bridgestone's commitment to "Extension," showcasing their ability to deliver innovative tyre solutions for Toyota.
