Bridgestone
Cycle Co., Ltd. started as a division of Bridgestone Tire
Co., Ltd. (the present day Bridgestone Corporation), which
began manufacturing bicycles after World War II following
its shift in focus from military supplies to consumer products.
The division developed and was later spun off as the first
major affiliate of its parent company.
Currently, Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. is promoting the development
of Japan' bicycle industry as the top manufacturer in the
industry. The Company' technology development division develops
new products based on the latest technology, and its three
plants produce products of highest quality. In addition,
Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. has two sales companies with
seven sales headquarters,
comprising a nationwide sales network to offer its customers
the best possible services.
Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. also operates an industrial machinery business
as its other major activity. In this field, the Company provides
high quality solutions to meet the full spectrum of demands
related to manufacturing equipment, through its excellent
technology for machining and assembly.
As we explained, Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. engages in a
complete range of bicycle business, comprising R&D, production and sales.
Moreover, the Company is expanding its business in various
fields of industrial machinery.
| Company
name |
Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. |
| Established
on |
October
3, 1949 |
| No.
of employees |
890
(as of February 1, 2009) |
| Capital |
1,
870 million yen |
| Business |
Manufacture
and sale of bicycles:
sport, MTB, comfort, folding & compact, street,
electric bicycles, special orders, kids etc.
Manufacture and sale of bicycle-related products:
light carriers, mud guards, stands, locks, tires,
tool sets, helmets, wheelchairs, health equipment
etc.
Manufacture and sale of industrial machinery:
equipment for manufacturing steel cords, tires, automobiles,
bicycles etc.; rocket components etc.
|
| Sales |
43
billion yen (fiscal 2008) |
| Representative |
Keiji
Watanabe (President) |
|
