Bridgestone revs up output of massive mining tires on AI-driven demand

Automobiles Bridgestone revs up output of massive mining tires on AI-driven demand Japanese manufacturer sets sights on companies supplying copper for data centers The ultralarge tires produced at Bridgestone's Kitakyushu plant stand more than twice as tall as an average person. (Photo by Seiya Ota) SEIYA OTA November 8, 2026 14:04 JST TOKYO -- Japan's Bridgestone is running its manufacturing facilities for huge mining and construction equipment tires at nearly full capacity, focusing on the high-margin products to meet demand fueled by the artificial intelligence boom. Read Next Automobiles Yokohama Rubber targets BYD, other China automakers with lower-cost tire plant Automobiles Bridgestone's airless tires hit streets of Japan after nearly 2 decades Artificial intelligence Komatsu to triple size of US maintenance hub amid AI copper rush Companies Komatsu lifts profit outlook on construction, mining demand in Americas Business deals Itochu to buy Hitachi Construction Machinery's Taiwan sales unit Interview Komatsu to boost supply of construction equipment to North America: CFO Latest on Automobiles Automobiles Japan headlight king Koito tears down Chinese rivals' lamps for bright ideas Automobiles Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in mid-2027, Musk tweets Automobiles Toyota ready to 'regain market share' in China on expanded local sourcing Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.