Tokyo - Bridgestone Corporation announced that, in 2020, a total of seven Bridgestone Group factories were recognized with Platinum Level certification, the highest rating in the Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) of Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar), a world-leading manufacturer for construction and mining equipment.

SQEP is a program through which Caterpillar promotes ongoing improvements in suppliers' process management. Among the tens of thousands of suppliers that serve Caterpillar from around the globe, Platinum Level certification is only awarded to suppliers that are able to consistently deliver world-class products and services of impeccable quality. The recognition demonstrates Bridgestone's commitment to pursue improvement in productivity and efficiency, subject to strict quality control across the entire supply chain.

In 2020, as well as 2019, the following seven Bridgestone Group factories earned Platinum Level certification. The Santo Andre Plant has achieved Platinum Level for nine consecutive years. The Hyogo Plant have been honored for seven consecutive years and the Shimonoseki Plant for six consecutive years, followed by the Hofu Plant and the Des Moines Plant, earning the award for four consecutive years.

About Bridgestone Corporation:

Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is a global company focused on delivering advanced mobility and solutions to customers around the world. In addition to tires and solutions for use in a wide variety of automotive and mobility applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Bridgestone products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.

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