Harvey Samuel Firestone
Tire manufacturer and businessman
Born
1868
158 years ago
Died
Category
Business Leaders
Country
United States
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An American businessman founded the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1900, which became a leading tire manufacturer. The company produced tires for automobiles, trucks, and aircraft and contributed to the automotive industry’s growth in the early 20th century. Firestone established strong ties with the Ford Motor Company, supplying tires for the iconic Model T. In addition to tire production, he was involved in rubber plantation ventures in South America. Firestone’s company was one of the first to offer consumer tire service and paved the way for modern tire retailing.
Founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Supplied tires for Ford Model T
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