Firestone Industrial opens air spring plant in Tianjin

Aug. 15, 2012

Firestone Industrial Products has expanded its air spring production with a new manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China.  The plant will build Firestone Airide air springs for heavy-duty truck suspension applications.

“This facility is the centerpiece of Firestone Industrial Products’ plan to meet the global needs of our heavy-duty customers worldwide. With the opening of the Tianjin facility, we have a sales and manufacturing presence in North and South America, Europe and Asia,” said John Vincent, president of Firestone Industrial Products.

 “Firestone Airide(TM) air springs meet and exceed strict global quality standards. We are committed to supporting the air spring needs of the Asia market and this new facility better positions us to accomplish this goal,” added Vincent.

The new manufacturing plant is located at No. 6 Jingin Avenue, Jingin Industrial Park, Wuqing District, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China.

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