Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is one of the world's largest manufactures of tyres and other rubber products with its consolidated net sales of US $17,074 million in 1998. Well-known brands, including the Bridgestone and Firestone names, herald the company's strong presence in tyre markets world wide. Bridgestone's diversified operations included business in automotive parts, industrial goods, chemical products, and sporting goods. Bridgestone/Firestone products are sold in more than 150 nations and territories around the world.