TOKYO—Bridgestone Americas Inc. has won the Environmental Achievement of the Year Award at this year's Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2013 in recognition of the opening of its Americas Technical Center in April 2012.
The center in Akron is one of five operated by Bridgestone, and conducts research and development for advanced tire-related technologies. Currently, the center has about 450 employees.
The building was designed to support both human health and a reduced environmental impact