Bridgestone sells carbon black business in Mexico to Cabot Corporation

Tokyo, Japan — Bridgestone Corporation has announced the sale of its Mexican carbon black manufacturing subsidiary, Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB), to Cabot Corporation. This strategic move is part of Bridgestone’s ongoing efforts to restructure and strengthen its global operations under its Mid-Term Business Plan (2024–2026).

The decision aligns with Bridgestone’s commitment to “growth with quality” and its strategy to enhance productivity and innovation across its premium tire business. By transferring MXCB to Cabot, Bridgestone aims to leverage Cabot’s specialized expertise, global supply network, and technological capabilities to bolster its competitiveness in the evolving market landscape.

Cabot and Bridgestone share a longstanding partnership dating back to the 1950s, built on mutual trust and collaboration. This transaction marks a new chapter in their relationship, enabling Bridgestone to focus its in-house carbon black development on strategic areas directly tied to its core competencies—particularly in premium tires, motorsports, and sustainability.

Bridgestone will continue producing strategic carbon black through its Japanese subsidiary, Asahi Carbon Co., Ltd., ensuring alignment with its proprietary material technologies and product strategies. The company emphasized that the financial impact of the transaction on its current fiscal year forecast is minimal.

This sale is part of Bridgestone’s second-stage business restructuring initiative, aimed at adapting to global market changes and accelerating value creation through partnerships and innovation.