Bridgestone Golf to close Covington plant after 37 years

Bridgestone set to shut down Covington facility in June

Bridgestone Golf is closing its headquarters in Covington after nearly four decades in business. The golf company announced its plans on Friday to close the golf ball manufacturing and testing facilities effective June 30. According to Bridgestone Golf, the decision was made as “part of the company’s efforts to optimize its global supply chain and strengthen the foundation of its global golf business.”

Bridgestone Golf to close Covington plant after 37 years

After nearly four decades in Covington, Bridgestone Golf announced Friday it will close its golf ball manufacturing plant by the end of June. The company said the closure is part of efforts to address supply chain challenges and maximize operational…

Bridgestone To Close Its Georgia Golf Ball Factory

Bridgestone Golf is dropping a small bombshell of an announcement today. The company says it will close its Convington, Georgia golf ball plant and test facility on June 30th, ending 36 years of manufacturing in the U.S. Bridgestone’s premium Tour B series balls, as well as its surlyn-covered e-series balls are made in Convington. That manufacturing will be transferred to Bridgestone facilities in Japan. “We announced today a reorganization in o…