“The easing of foreign investment laws has attracted many automobile companies to set up a presence in fast-growing Myanmar, where transportation infrastructures such as roads are rapidly improving” said Kunitoshi Takeda, Member of the Board and COO of BSCAP. “We aim to make Bridgestone the number one tire brand in Myanmar and aspire to drive a better future by supporting the local community and environment in Myanmar.”
Bridgestone has been offering its products in Myanmar since the 1990s via local channels.
Overview
1. Office name: Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Myanmar Branch Office)
2. Location:2nd Floor, Building No.9, MICT Park, Thamine College Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon, Myanmar 11051
3. Start of operation: May 2014
4. Representative: Yuichiro Shirai, General Manager
*Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. was reorganized as the head office (BSCAP) for China and Asia Pacific region since 1 July 2014, and has expanded its responsibility to include tire operations in China.
About Bridgestone Corporation:
Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nation and territories around the world.