Bridgestone Group Supports Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan–Approximately 5.1 million yen to be contributed to help victims–
Tokyo (September 1, 2010)— Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it will donate 2 million yen through the Japanese Red Cross Society to assist with relief efforts following the July flood in Pakistan.
Additionally, Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Bridgestone Corporation, will donate 50, 000 Singapore dollars, equivalent to 3.1 million yen, through the Singapore Red Cross Society.
On behalf of the global Bridgestone Group, we would like to express our sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones as a result of this tragedy, and offer our wishes for a rapid recovery in the areas devastated by this disaster.
* Bridgestone has conducted tire sales business for more than 50 years in Pakistan though it does not have plants or offices there.
Additionally, Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Bridgestone Corporation, will donate 50, 000 Singapore dollars, equivalent to 3.1 million yen, through the Singapore Red Cross Society.
On behalf of the global Bridgestone Group, we would like to express our sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones as a result of this tragedy, and offer our wishes for a rapid recovery in the areas devastated by this disaster.
* Bridgestone has conducted tire sales business for more than 50 years in Pakistan though it does not have plants or offices there.
