Tire maker's six agents of change Bridgestone identifies keys to future of industry

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AKRON—From Bridgestone Americas Inc.'s perspective, six agents of change will impact the future of the tire and rubber industry. And the company takes those factors into account as it works to develop the tires of the future at its Americas Technical Center in Akron, according to Steven Charles, vice president of product development for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. The change agents it has identified are advancements in technology; regulatory movements; the need for environmental sustainability; the pursuit of automated driving; shifts in global demographics; and changes in societal behaviors.