Firestone

: Firestone was acquired by the Japanese corporation Bridgestone in 1988 for $2.6 billion. Manufacturing Hubs :

: Historically operated both a tire plant and a chemical plant for plastic resins. firestone

: In 1926, Firestone established a massive rubber plantation in Liberia. The town of Harbel was named after Harvey and his wife, Idabelle Firestone. Major Controversies and Recalls : Firestone was acquired by the Japanese corporation