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WiM Kentucky | Plant Tour and Lunch at Firestone Airide

Thursday, October 2, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Firestone Airide

1 Firestone Boulevard
Williamsburg, KY 40769-9338
United States

23 Seats Remaining

* Registration open until 10/1/25 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

23 Seats Remaining

Event Details

Join WiM Kentucky for a

Plant Tour and Lunch at Firestone Airide

Date:
Thursday, October 2, 2025

Time:
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Location:
Firestone Airide
Firestone Blvd #1
Williamsburg, KY 40769

Cost to Attend:
WiM Members = $10
Nonmembers = $25

Firestone Airide invites guests to an exclusive Women in Manufacturing tour of its facility, where visitors will explore the innovative technology and sustainable practices behind the revolutionary Airide™ air springs, first pioneered in 1938. Attendees will discover how Firestone Airide enhances mobility for vehicles, from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks and electric vehicles, while upholding Bridgestone Americas' E8 Commitment to sustainability.

This unique event offers women in the industry a chance to network, gain insights into Firestone Airide’s advanced manufacturing processes, and learn about its cutting-edge noise/vibration/harshness reduction solutions that continue to drive global mobility forward.

We can't wait to see you there!

For More Information:

Tara Amis

Director of Client Service - Eastern Kentucky Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership (513)256-7267

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Please Note:

PPE – All participants must wear pants and closed toe shoes.
Safety glasses & ear plugs will be provided on-site.

Agenda

• 10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. | Arrival: Registration & Networking
• 10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | WiM Chapter Leader Introduction
• 10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. | Firestone Airide Team Introductions
• 10:40a.m. - 10:55 a.m. | History of Firestone Airide
• 10:55 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. | Tour expectations (group photo and PPE)
• 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Plant Tour
• 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch
• 12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Wrap Up & Door Prizes
• 1:00 p.m. | Event concludes

Reminder: Non-Solicitation Policy Women in Manufacturing (WiM) is committed to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in manufacturing. WiM recognizes that membership consists of both manufacturers and service providers to the manufacturing industry, and aims to create an environment where all members can improve their knowledge, skills, and professional opportunities. While WiM encourages information-sharing and relationship-building activities between members at WiM National and Chapter level meetings and events, it does not condone overt solicitation.