LAS VEGAS (March 15, 2005) – From haul trucks to scrapers, forklifts to backhoe loaders and flatbed haulers to
articulated dump trucks, Bridgestone Firestone will debut its specially designed tires that fit a wide array of
applications at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2005 in Las Vegas (Booth # N 2604), March 15-19.
Bridgestone Firestone's theme of Integrated Tire Solutions will take center stage at its 2,700-square-foot booth.
This multi-level space will feature new tire offerings, high-tech tire management software products and best practices that demonstrate how to stretch tire life, increase production and lower costs.
Bridgestone Firestone will host a news briefing on Wednesday, March 16, at 1 p.m.
(Room N 243— Las Vegas Convention Center). Company experts will discuss several of the 2005
tire products along with how the company is setting the stage for cutting-edge trends within the industry
through its integrated tire solutions.
Additionally, the company will conduct CONEXPO'S seminar on Proper Tire Selection and Maintenance on Friday,
March 18, at 7:30 a.m. (Seminar F-001). During this educational class, Bridgestone Firestone Off Road Tire Company
experts and a panel of end-users will explain how to maximize tire life and conserve tire resources.
Tire offerings featured at the show are designed and manufactured by Bridgestone Firestone Off Road Tire Company,
Bridgestone Firestone Commercial Truck & Bus Tires and Bridgestone Corporation.
Bridgestone Firestone Off Road Tire Company will exhibit:
• Bridgestone VLT, V-Steel L-Traction Radial for Scrapers, Articulated Dump Trucks and Wheel Loaders
• Bridgestone VRQP, V-Steel Rock Quarry Premium Radial for Haul Trucks
• Bridgestone VTS, V-Steel Traction and Stability Radial for Wheel Loaders
• Bridgestone VSNT, V-Steel N-Traction Radial for Wheel Loaders and Earthmovers
• Firestone SRG/SRG LD, Super Rock Grip Bias for Earthmovers, Graders and Loader/Dozers
• Firestone SGG RB, Super Ground Grip Road Builder Bias for Motor Graders
• Firestone DURAFORCE™ AT-R, All-Terrain Radial for Backhoes and Industrial Tractors
• Firestone DURAFORCE RT, Radial Traction for Backhoes and Industrial Tractors
• Firestone All Non-Skid Bias for Vibratory Compactors
• Flotation 23 DT Logger Bias for 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors w/Dirt Pan Scrapers
• Firestone DURAFORCE DT, Deep Tread Bias for Skid Steer, Aerial Lift and Backhoe Equipment
• Firestone DURAFORCE HD, Heavy Tread Bias for Skid Steer, Aerial Lift and Backhoe Equipment
• Firestone DURAFORCE ND, Non-Directional Bias for Aerial Lifts and Backhoes
• Firestone Super Traction Duplex Bias for Skid Steer, Aerial Lift and Backhoe Equipment
Bridgestone Firestone Commercial Truck & Bus Tires will exhibit:
• Bridgestone M850, All-Position Radial for On/Off-Highway Use
• Bridgestone M843, All-Position Radial for On/Off-Highway Special Service Use
• Bridgestone M774, Drive-Position Radial for Severe Service On/Off-Highway Use
• Bridgestone L317, Drive-Position Radial for On/Off-Highway Use
• Bridgestone R296, Steer-Position Radial for Special Service On/Off-Highway Use
• Bridgestone M844F, All-Position Wide-Base Radial for On/Off-Highway Use
• Bridgestone T831, Drive-Position Radial for On/Off-Highway Use
• Bridgestone T819, All-Position Radial for On/Off-Highway Use
“G-Hawk,” an operating condition optimization tool using advanced Global Positioning System technology from Bridgestone, as well as TreadStat, Bridgestone Firestone Off Road Tire Company's tire management software, will play a major role at the booth. In addition, Bridgestone Rubber Tracks, developed and used on a wide variety of machine applications globally, will be showcased.
And for a bit of humor, CONEXPO/CON-AGG attendees can try their hand at Bridgestone Firestone's industry trivia game, “Bonk.” Roars of laughter can be heard from the gathered crowd as patriotic hard hats are awarded to the most knowledgeable and fastest thinkers.
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America . |
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