Bridgestone sets up mining unit in N America
ERJ staff report (DS)
Nashville, Tennessee - Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is re-organising its Commercial Group to accommodate a new integrated mining tyre business unit.
The new business unit, Bridgestone Mining Solutions, combines all mining tyre sales, service and sales engineering, as well as a select group of US and Canadian stores, into one integrated structure. Shawn Rasey will lead the new organisation as Vice President, Bridgestone Mining Solutions.
In addition, BATO announced several personnel changes within its commercial tyre operations. Within BACS, John Boynton has accepted the role of Vice President of Sales for TBR, Retread and Construction Tires. Within BATO's Company Owned Operations Group (COO), Doyle Bradford has accepted the position of Vice President, Sales and Operations.
Finally, a new position has been created to assist in developing and executing long-term strategies for all commercial businesses. Stacey Simmons has accepted the role of Director of Strategic Planning.
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Press release from Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
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