Bridgestone India, a part of Bridgestone Corporation, has rolled out its 100 millionth tyre from its Indore plant. Bridgestone India currently operates two in India, at Indore and Pune. Currently the company is investing Rs 600 crore on capacity and technology upgradation.
Bridgestone India commenced operation in 1998 with the Indore plant going on stream, noted the press release.
Stefano Sanchini, Managing Director, Bridgestone India, said, "Completing 100 million tyres from our Indore plant is a major milestone for Bridgestone India, and it comes at a perfect time, coinciding with our silver jubilee. It is heartening to see the pride amongst some of our people who brought out our first tyre manufactured in India 25 years ago, also bring forth the 100 millionth today."