Where is Firestone from?

Firestone comes from the United States. It was founded in Akron, Ohio, the United States in 1900.^[1] Since 1988, it has been owned by Bridgestone, headquartered in Japan.^[1]

Origin

United States

Founded 1900 in Akron, Ohio

Owner today Foreign-owned

Japan

Bridgestone · since 1988

Key facts

Country of origin: United States^[1]
Founded: 1900, Akron, Ohio^[1]
Founder: Harvey Firestone
Current owner: Bridgestone^[1]
Owner headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Ownership: Owned, since 1988
Type: Brand — tyres
Category: Automotive

Origin is not where products are made. Firestone’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.