Bridgestone expands production of OTR mining tires at its Aiken facility

Nashville, TN – Bridgestone is expanding its domestic production of MasterCore tires, the pinnacle of their off-the-road (OTR) mining tire technology, at their OTR plant in Aiken County, South Carolina – a marriage of product and facility both designed with sustainability in mind.

This month Bridgestone will add production of two MasterCore products (53/80R63 and 59/80R63) to its LEED- and ISCC-certified Aiken County Off Road plant in Graniteville, SC, in an effort to more efficiently meet U.S. supply demands. Aiken is Bridgestone’s only plant in North America that produces giants, and it represents one of their most sustainable and environmentally conscious facilities. The Aiken plant: Reuses 92% of its own construction debris and 100% of discarded manufacturing materials. Leverages rail transportation as an alternative method to truck transport, reducing 600 tons of CO2 in transportation to their Western Canada market in 2022 alone. Harvests rainwater via geomembrane pond liners and pavers, creating retention ponds and support water harvesting at the global operation.

Standing 13-foot-tall and weighing upwards of 10,000 pounds each, Bridgestone MasterCore mining tires represent the pinnacle of Bridgestone tire technology and manufacturing expertise, and they are designed to enable a more efficient and sustainable mining operation. MasterCore tires can deliver up to 5% more durability, 10% faster speed, or 15% greater payloads, maximizing a mine’s productivity.