Bridgestone to cut jobs across Europe

ERJ staff report (DS)

Brussels - Bridgestone has confirmed that it is planning to cut about 500 jobs across Europe, the majority of which will be in Spain. The company said the slow sales situation across Europe is to blame.

Bridgestone said it is planning to cut around 510 jobs in Europe, of which 442 will be in its four Spanish factories and 50 will be at its factory in Bethune, France.