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USTMA Statement on the Retirement of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. CEO and President Gary Garfield

July 27, 2016

Anne Forristall Luke, president and CEO of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) issued the following statement upon the announced retirement of Gary Garfield, CEO and President, Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

“Gary Garfield’s passion for the business and people of the U.S. tire manufacturing industry — and the customers and communities we serve — has been a tremendous asset to Bridgestone and to USTMA.

“Gary’s commitment to transformational progress has been the hallmark of his leadership as the chair of the USTMA Board of Directors. Since his election as chair, Gary has devoted many hours helping USTMA become a more active, engaged organization focused on delivering ever-increasing value to its members. He has been a generous and wise partner to me since I joined USTMA in January, and his vision will have a lasting impact.

“USTMA staff and the USTMA Board of Directors will miss Gary's presence, participation and leadership. We all wish him the very best as he departs Bridgestone and our industry, both of which are better today because of him.”

About USTMA

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association is the national trade association for tire manufacturers that produce tires in the U.S. Our 11 member companies operate 56 tire-related manufacturing facilities in 16 states. U.S. tire manufacturing has an annual economic footprint of $170.6 billion and is responsible for more than 291,000 U.S. jobs in manufacturing, distribution and retailing. The industry supports more than 510,000 additional U.S. jobs in supplier and induced activities, totaling more than 801,000 jobs nationwide. USTMA advances a sustainable tire manufacturing industry through thought leadership and a commitment to science based public policy advocacy. Our member company tires make mobility possible. USTMA members are committed to continuous improvement of the performance of our products, worker and consumer safety and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit www.USTires.org and follow us on Twitter @USTires.