SUGAR LAND--November 24, 2014--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The opening of a Bridgestone (Tokyo, Japan) tire plant last week in South Carolina helps to cement the state's standing as the nation's leader in tire manufacturing. Bridgestone announced the opening of its first giant off-road radial plant, located in Aiken Country. The tires are used for big hauling trucks in the mining and aggregates sector.

Within this article: Overview of tire production projects in South Carolina, including the Aiken County expansion by Bridgestone, Chester County grassroots plant by Giti Tire, and Sumpter plant expansion by Continental Tire.