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Coronavirus: Bridgestone to ramp-up production as plants return to work

Plants re-open in Spain and Russia with the leading tyre major adding that several plants across its manufacturing network are to slowly ramp up production

Bridgestone EMIA says production has resumed in all plants located in Spain (Burgos, Bilbao and Puente San Miguel) and Russia (Ulyanovsk).

The leading tyre major said that several plants across its manufacturing network will slowly ramp up production.

The move is in response to business and customer needs in market segments – including OEM passenger tyres and the commercial sector – which have been less severely affected by the economic downturn following the global outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Production facilities in Poland (Poznan and Stargard) and Hungary (Tatabanya) have remained operational at reduced capacity, but not firm says its passenger tyre plant in Bari (Italy) and retreading facility in Lanklaar (Belgium) are anticipated to restart later this month.

Bridgestone EMIA continues to work closely with its customers and suppliers to ensure adequate supply, while closely monitoring fluctuation in demand, the company said in a statement.

“The health and safety of employees remains the most important priority,” it added. “Therefore, Bridgestone is taking the appropriate preventive measures in accordance with its protocols for the prevention of occupational hazards, and strictly following the guidance and recommendations of the health authorities to ensure social distancing and adequate protection of its workforce. In addition, thorough procedures and checklists to ensure safety in the workplace have been put in place before resuming or expanding activities.

“The company continues to monitor the situation closely and abide by the advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), as well as government regulations in countries in which it operates.”

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