Firestone Airide is a world leader in air suspension solutions and a partner to some of the largest names in mobility. The shift towards electric vehicles and more sustainable practices has created a need for vehicle manufacturers to find flexible partners. As the original air spring producer, Firestone Airide is uniquely positioned to address these emerging challenges and provide our customers with robust and sustainable vehicle ride and handling solutions.
Our world-class engineering structure, with global tech centers in North America and Europe, leverages time-tested technologies and emerging ones to meet your specific needs. We bring top industry experts, best-in-class capabilities, and processes to design and develop best-in-class solutions that meet the latest sustainability and regulatory requirements.
We test and validate our solutions to real life field conditions. Firestone Airide's internal rubber compound expertise includes formulation, prototyping, chemical testing and analysis, to meet specific customer product application requirements. In collaboration with Bridgestone Americas Technical Center, we leverage the capabilities of the #1 tire in the world, and our research and testing capabilities are always at the forefront of polymer/elastomer advancements.
Every product is a highly engineered bespoke solution adapted to each application (straight, taper, double rolling lobe, with/without a restraining cylinder, 3-4 layer). Our rubber sleeve construction technology meets the most stringent transportation and mobility requirements.
The use of alternative natural rubber/materials play an important role in future developments, ensuring we meet both sustainable practice requirements of our partners. The digitalization and connectivity to explore new ways to create sustainable practices will ensure a long-term value to our customers.
