MUMBAI, Jan. 9 -- 2018 has been a great year of Bridgestone's EMEA operations. The Japanese company was selected to supply over 120 original equipment fitments in EMEA, which is an increase over 30 %. The fitments are spread across more than 40 different models from 15 different manufacturers.
Bridgestone leads the industry for investments in Research & Development. And Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) clearly appreciate these investments. The quality and innovation of the Bridgestone premium tyre range is underlined by the car manufacturers who are committing to using them as original equipment, including brands such as Toyota, Mercedes and Porsche.
At the same time, Bridgestone continues to serve as the primary supplier for Audi,...