Bridgestone
Cycle Co., Ltd. began manufacturing bicycles in accordance
with increased local
demand in the aftermath of World War II, and then broke away
from Bridgestone Tire Co.,
Ltd. (currently Bridgestone Co., Ltd.) to be established
as the first major affiliated corporation.
Bridgestone Cycle is currently the top manufacturer in JapanŐs
bicycle industry, and it continues
to develop and expand its cycling community. Our Technology
Development Department develops
new products with leading-edge technology, our four factories
(three in Japan, one affiliated plant
overseas) produce top-quality products, and our nationwide
network, consisting of two sales
companies and six business development companies, provide
the very best service.
| Company
name |
Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. |
| Established
on |
October
3, 1949 |
| No.
of employees |
900
(as of January 1, 2011) |
| Capital |
1,
870 million yen |
| Business |
Business Interests:
The manufacture and sale of bicycles: Sports bicycles,
road bikes, MTBs,
order-made bicycles, lightweight bicycles, mini-cycles,
practical bicycles, motor-assisted bicycles,
children's bicycles, etc.
The manufacture and sale of bicycle-related products:
All types of cycle parts, helmets, tools,
chemicals, etc.
|
| Sales |
43.6
billion yen (fiscal 2010) |
| Representative |
Yuji
Takeuchi (President) |
|
