Company History

Bridgestone Americas Tube Business(BATB), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, is based in Russellville, Arkansas. Ground was broken for the inner tube facility on August 5, 1964. For over 44 years, BATB has been committed to manufacturing quality synthetic and natural rubber inner tubes for both on and off the highway usage. In addition to inner tubes, BATB produces bladder stock for other Bridgestone plants to use in the production of tires.

Today, BATB is the only inner tube manufacturer in North America. We offer the most comprehensive product line in the industry ranging from Forestry tubes to Lawn and Garden tubes. We offer both USA produced inner tubes as well as inner tubes imported from various countries. Whether you are hauling, farming, logging or off-roading, Bridgestone Americas Tube Business has a quality tube to satisfy every need. Our premium natural rubber product line is what separates our inner tubes from the competition. Our natural rubber tubes are designed to provide durable performance and minimize costly downtime in a variety of severe operating conditions. With Bridgestone Americas Tube Business, quality does, in fact, mean dependability.

BATB is known for its renowned customer service. We have proudly earned a solid reputation for our superior responsiveness and customer support. We sell to a network of major wholesalers throughout the United States and Canada. With our firm commitment to customer satisfaction and product integrity, we will remain a reliable, quality tube manufacturer and supplier, now and in the future.