BRIDGESTONE COOPERATES WITH HYUNDAI THANH CONG COMMERCIAL VEHICLE: AN OPTIMAL AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

●      Bridgestone cooperates with Hyundai Thanh Cong Commercial Vehicle (HTCV) in a project to provide tires for Hyundai New County, aiming to contribute to improving the quality of life through upgrading vehicles.

●      The 750R16 R156 tires are specially designed to help reduce fuel consumption and operating costs, extend tire replacement time, and bring high economic benefits to commercial buses, contributing to materialising the three values ​​in Bridgestone E8 Commitment, including Efficient, Economy, and Ease.

 

(Ho Chi Minh City Sep 24, 2024) - Bridgestone cooperates with Hyundai Thanh Cong Commercial Vehicle in a project to provide tires Hyundai New County, aiming to contribute to improving quality life through upgrading vehicles. The tire 750R16 R156 are specially designed to help reduce fuel consumption and operating costs, extend tire life, bring high economic benefits to commercial buses, and contribute to realizing the three values ​​in Bridgestone E8 Commitment, including Efficient, Economy, and Ease.

Bridgestone, the world's leading tire brand, has been chosen as the tire supplier for Hyundai New County in Vietnam. In the cooperation project, Bridgestone provides the 750R156, pattern Ecopia R156 to the Hyundai New County, the medium size will be suitable for inner-city bus routes.

The Hyundai New County uses Bridgestone tires size 750R16 (pattern Ecopia R156)

 

Mr. Naoki Inutsuka, General Director of Bridgestone Vietnam Tire Trading Co., Ltd., expressed: "We are extremely proud to be selected by Hyundai Thanh Cong Commercial Vehicle as a vehicle tire supplier in Vietnam. This is not just evidence of the outstanding quality and reliability of Bridgestone tires, but also reflects our strong commitment to contributing to the development of sustainable transport infrastructure in Vietnam. Cooperating with Hyundai Thanh Cong Commercial also create opportunities for us to continue to innovate and improve standards which contribute to offer safer, more economical and more comfortable trips to people as our mission: "Serving society with superior quality".

The pattern Ecopia R156, size 750R16, is the ideal choice for trucks and buses with a 4-layer steel radial tire frame design, helping to increase durability. In particular, the square tire shoulder design helps distribute contact pressure evenly across the tire surface when combined with the anti-stone edge, which will help minimise irregular wear and protect the tire casing from damage caused by dagger stone.

The Bridgestone 750R16 R156 are manufactured at the Bridgestone factory in Thailand under strict quality control processes according to global Bridgestone standards. They are designed to optimize comfort and safety, providing a smooth experience for transporting on long trips; at the same time, they help reduce fuel consumption, optimize operations, and come with long-term warranties and extensive after-sales service nationwide, offering economic benefits for passenger transport businesses. Furthermore, enhancing the operational efficiency of public transport vehicles such as coaches and buses, as well as improving the passenger experience, will encourage people to increase their use of public transport, minimize the use of personal vehicles, and reduce CO2 emissions, contributing to the creation of a clean and beautiful green city. Bridgestone Vietnam is committed to accompanying customers through the core values of SEQCD, which include: S (Safety: providing safe and reliable tire products for customers), E (Environment: products are manufactured using modern technology, utilizing natural energy sources in production, while the high durability of products helps reduce emissions), Q (Quality: consistently ensuring that products meet the highest quality standards according to Bridgestone global standards), C (Cost: optimizing costs for customers in terms of quality, safety, and product durability), and D (Delivery: ensuring prompt and convenient delivery from the nationwide warehouse and service center system), which offer advantages for public transport fleets in Vietnam.

The cooperation project between Bridgestone and Hyundai Thanh Cong Commercial Vehicle not only brings effective solutions for public transporting vehicles, but also demonstrates Bridgestone and Hyundai Thanh Cong Commercial Vehicle's interest in building a better life, safer and more sustainable urban areas. Through the Bridgestone 750R16 R156, Bridgestone continues to affirm the implementation of Bridgestone E8 Commitment with 3 values ​​including Efficient, Economy, and Ease; step by step realizing the vision: "Toward 2050, Bridgestone continues to provide social value and customer value as a sustainable solutions company."

 

About Bridgestone Vietnam

Bridgestone is a leading corporation in the tire and rubber industry, aiming to become a provider of safe and sustainable mobility solutions globally.

In Vietnam, Bridgestone Vietnam Tire Trading Company Limited (BSTVN) is the leading tire company in the automotive industry in the Vietnamese market. Together with Bridgestone Vietnam Tire Manufacturing Company Limited (BTMV), Bridgestone provides a variety of top quality tire products for passenger and commercial vehicles. Continuing a history of more than 90 years of formation and development, Bridgestone Group is committed to working closely with partners to bring values ​​to society and customers.

With the mission of “Serving society with superior quality”, Bridgestone provides a portfolio of premium tire products and diverse service solutions through innovative technologies, to improve the way people move, live, work and play.