Bridgestone stated that the closure is part of its strategy to "optimize its business footprint" and "strengthen its competitiveness" in the market.

A Bridgestone Americas spokesperson said Akron employees are being laid off as the company makes workforce cuts across the Americas.

Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tennessee, truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company announced in a news release. Bridgestone said the closure will help the company “optimize its business footprint” and “strengthen its competitiveness.”

Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tennessee, truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company announced in a news release.Bridgestone said the closure will help the company “optimize its business footprint” and “strengthen its competitiveness.

In July, Bridgestone laid off more than 200 workers from the same location, citing demand headwinds among tractor makers, according to Iowa WARN notices. The tire giant is a recognized supplier to Deere and CNH, among others. About 875 people work at the Des Moines plant, the Des Moines Register reported.

Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tennessee, truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company announced in a news release. Bridgestone said the closure will help the company “optimize its business footprint” and “strengthen its competitiveness.

Bridgestone announces the closure of the LaVergne Tire Plant and outlines business footprint optimization efforts for 2025.

In addition, Bridgestone announced capacity and workforce reductions at its Des Moines, Iowa, agriculture tire plant and additional workforce reductions in U.S. corporate, sales and operations.

This facility has provided employment for many in the La Vergne community for decades as it was the first Bridgestone plant in the United States, and the employees made the fir

Bridgestone Americas announced it is closing its plant in LaVergne. It's a decision that will impact 700 employees.

Bridgestone announced capacity and workforce reductions at its Des Moines agriculture tire plant and additional workforce reductions in U.S. sales and operations.