Choosing South Carolina is a clear indication that the workers at Bridgestone Americas are world class. “Bridgestone Americas has many choices where to invest and expand their business. “Our administration is working tirelessly to make South Carolina’s business climate second to none and to ensure that companies like Bridgestone Americas understand there is no better place in our country to expand and create new jobs.” “Bridgestone Americas has given Aiken County and our state another reason to celebrate,” said Gov. Construction is expected to be complete by the first quarter of 2013 with production commencing early in the second quarter of the same year. Site preparation and construction will begin in the fourth quarter of 2011, and the manufacturing equipment will be installed in the third quarter of 2012. Haley, Secretary Hitt and the Aiken County officials who worked nonstop to create a business environment that makes this expansion and the jobs it will create a reality.” “Aiken County is the right place to expand our manufacturing footprint, and we thank Gov. “With demand steadily increasing over the last couple of years, now is the right time to increase capacity to meet the needs of our customers,” said Larry Magee, president, Consumer Tire U.S. The $135 million investment will create 122 full-time and contractor positions and expand the facility by 266,000 square feet in the main plant and mixing areas.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) will expand its facility in Aiken County.The plant will begin producing an additional 4,750 passenger and light truck tires per day beginning in the second quarter of 2013, the company announced today.
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