Bekaert acquires tire reinforcement business from Bridgestone in China and Thailand, further strengthening its leading market position Bekaert today announces it has reached an agreement with Bridgestone to acquire the tire reinforcement business in China and Thailand. Both companies signed a long-term supply agreement, coupled with the transfer of two of Bridgestone’s captive tire cord manufacturing sites. Bekaert thereby strengthens the leading position of its Rubber Reinforcement division in the global t ...