# Bridgestone to expand Firestone air springs plant in Williamsburg, Kentucky

Bridgestone Americas is investing $51 million to expand its Firestone Industrial Products air springs plant in Williamsburg, Kentucky, adding 68,000 square feet and 250 jobs to meet growing demand from the electric vehicle sector.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-05-27
- Where: Williamsburg, Kentucky, United States
- Value: $51.0M
- Jobs: 250
- Starts operating: Dec 2022
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 68,000 square feet of manufacturing space
- Products: air suspension systems, air springs
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Bridgestone Americas](https://endata.com/companies/21323.md)
- [Firestone Industrial Products](https://endata.com/companies/55448.md)
- [Firestone Industrial Products](https://endata.com/companies/55448.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bridgestone-announces-expansion-of-williamsburg-kentucky-firestone-industrial-products-plant-301301193.html), 2021-05-27: "With the increase in vehicle electrification, Firestone air suspension systems are in high demand among the most innovative and forward-thinking original equipment manufacturers globally."
- [businessfacilities.com](https://businessfacilities.com/bridgestone-creating-250-jobs-with-kentucky-expansion/), 2021-05-29: "The $51 million investment in the Firestone Industrial Products’ (FSIP) plant will increase capacity to support the growing demand for advanced air suspension technology in electric vehicles."

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