History of Bridgestone Australia

1969 - The first Tredaire sponge rubber carpet underlay is manufactured.

1969 - Australia's first moulded foam car seats are produced.

1969 - The Triklon drip irrigation system is developed at Edwardstown and patented worldwide.

1969 - The first textile radial tyre, the Max, is launched.

Tredaire manufacture commenced during 1969: today renamed Airstep, Australia's premium carpet underlay.