Article: Bridgestone reclaims top global spot.(News)

Byline: Bruce Davis

Bridgestone Corp. regained the No. 1 spot last year among the world's tire makers, despite reporting lower tire division sales in its yen-denominated accounts.

Currency swings played a measurable role in the rankings this year, as Bridgestone's $23.4 billion in tire-related sales outpaced Group Michelin's $22.8 billion after Michelin had grabbed the top spot a year ago by a slim percentage point.

It marks the fourth time in the past five years and sixth time in the past decade that Bridgestone has been No. 1 on Tire Business' global tire rankings.

Bridgestone's claim to the top spot is strengthened by its ...

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