Firestone Industrial Products Company

What Firestone Industrial Products Company does

Firestone Industrial Products Company, operating under the Firestone Airide brand, is a private U.S. industrial manufacturer specializing in air spring and air suspension technology. The company invented and patented the original air spring in 1938 and has since organized its portfolio around a single core technology — pneumatic air springs and air suspension systems — applied across four end markets: automotive aftermarket (sold under the Ride-Rite sub-brand as air helper spring kits), automotive OEM, heavy-duty commercial vehicles (truck, trailer, and bus), and off-highway applications (material processing, construction, agriculture, industrial solutions, and rail). The product line also extends into electric vehicle platforms.

The company's go-to-market is dual-track. OEM relationships are managed through direct enterprise sales, with solutions engineered to demanding vehicle-specific performance specifications. Aftermarket distribution is handled through an authorized dealer network complemented by a self-serve website featuring product search and where-to-buy functionality, plus active social channels for consumer engagement. Firestone designs, engineers, and manufactures across 10 countries, positioning production close to global customers. The legal entity is Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC, headquartered in the United States, operating with 251–500 employees.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of air suspension products and components across the four segments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based through OEM sales and dealer channels. No revenue figures, funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, or financial disclosures are available in the source data, limiting visibility into financial performance, growth rate, and ownership structure beyond the public LLC designation.

Name

Firestone Industrial Products Company

Legal name

Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC

Website

https://firestoneip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Firestone Industrial Products Company (Firestone Airide) manufactures air springs and air suspension systems, invented and patented in 1938, serving automotive aftermarket, OEM, heavy-duty commercial, and off-highway markets across 10 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Suspension Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

akta.pro primary industry

Suspension Systems & Components (Springs/Shocks/Struts/Air Suspension) (IMACAIAA)

Keywords

• Air suspension systems
• Air spring manufacturing
• Heavy-duty vehicle suspension
• Automotive OEM components
• Off-highway suspension

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Air Suspension Products: Sale of air springs, air suspension systems, and related components for automotive aftermarket, OEM, heavy-duty commercial vehicles (trucks, trailers, buses), and off-highway equipment (construction, agriculture, industrial, rail)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Firestone Industrial Products Company manufactures air springs and air suspension systems under the Firestone Airide brand for four distinct markets: consumer automotive aftermarket (Ride-Rite load-support kits for pickup trucks and similar vehicles), automotive OEM (passenger car and commercial vehicle air springs), heavy-duty (truck, trailer, and bus suspension components), and off-highway (material processing, construction, agriculture, industrial solutions, and rail equipment). The company designs, produces, and distributes engineered rubber and composite air spring products globally across 10 countries with a workforce of 251-500 employees.

Product overview

Firestone Industrial Products Company (operating as Firestone Airide) is a single-product-line company specializing in air spring suspension technology. The company offers a unified portfolio organized into four market segments: Automotive Aftermarket (Ride-Rite), Automotive OEM, Heavy-Duty (truck, trailer, bus), and Off-Highway (material processing, construction, agriculture, industrial solutions, rail). The core product across all segments is the air spring/air suspension system that the company invented and patented in 1938, with solutions spanning passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, farm equipment, industrial machinery, EVs, and rail applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ride-Rite: Automotive aftermarket air helper spring kits for maximizing safe load-carrying and hauling capacity.

Products and services

• Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs (Aftermarket) Ride-Rite aftermarket air helper spring kits for the consumer automotive market, designed for pickup trucks and similar vehicles requiring enhanced load-carrying, towing, and hauling capability. Sold through an authorized dealer network and the company website to individual vehicle owners.
• Automotive OEM Air Springs OEM air springs supplied to passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers for integration into factory suspension systems. Specified and purchased directly by OEMs for new vehicle platforms.
• Heavy-Duty Air Springs (Truck, Trailer, Bus) Heavy-duty air springs engineered for truck, trailer, and bus manufacturers, providing load support and ride quality for commercial heavy-duty vehicles. Sold directly to commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Off-Highway Air Springs Air springs and air suspension components for off-highway applications including material processing, construction, agriculture, industrial solutions, and rail equipment. Sold to off-highway equipment manufacturers for integration into rugged-duty machinery.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ContiTech (Continental AG): ContiTech is Continental's rubber and air spring technology division and one of the largest global air spring manufacturers serving commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and industrial applications. It competes head-to-head with Firestone across OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Air Lift Company: Air Lift Company is a leading aftermarket supplier of air helper springs and load assist systems for light trucks, SUVs, and passenger vehicles. It directly competes with Firestone's Ride-Rite aftermarket line in the automotive load-carrying segment.
• ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (WABCO): ZF's commercial vehicle division (including legacy WABCO) supplies air management products such as air dryers, valves, and air spring components to global truck and bus OEMs. It is a direct peer in the heavy-duty air systems ecosystem.
• Vibracoustic: Vibracoustic specializes in air springs and vibration control for commercial vehicles and passenger cars. It is now part of Trelleborg and competes directly with Firestone in ride, comfort, and air management technologies across heavy-duty and OEM segments.
• Hendrickson: Hendrickson is a major manufacturer of air suspension systems and components for heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and buses. It competes directly with Firestone's Heavy-Duty segment for commercial vehicle OEM business.
• Bilstein (thyssenkrupp): Bilstein manufactures shock absorbers and dampers for passenger and commercial vehicles, often integrated into air suspension systems alongside suppliers like Firestone. It is a strong adjacent and partial-direct peer in vehicle suspension.

Broad incumbents

• Hitachi Astemo: Hitachi Astemo supplies suspension, damping, and electrification components to global automakers, including advanced air suspension control systems. It is a broad incumbent Tier 1 that intersects with Firestone's OEM suspension business.
• KYB Corporation: KYB is a global Tier 1 supplier of hydraulic and suspension products including shock absorbers and strut assemblies for passenger vehicles and commercial applications. It is a broad incumbent in vehicle suspension that competes with Firestone for OEM dampening business.
• Trelleborg AB: Trelleborg's engineered polymer and vibration solutions include air springs used in commercial vehicles and industrial applications, and it now owns Vibracoustic. It competes with Firestone globally across heavy-duty and industrial air spring segments.

Emerging players

• BWI Group: BWI Group is a Chinese automotive parts supplier specializing in chassis modules, air springs, and semi-active suspension for passenger and electric vehicles. It is an emerging player in air suspension with growing global OEM wins that increasingly compete with Firestone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/firestoneip
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWJThAdq140vxyCKqKQcmwQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/FirestoneAiride
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/firestone-industrial-products
• Instagraminstagram.com/firestoneairide

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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