John Lampe Quotes

Since the early 90s, we have been a decentralized company, focusing on 21 separate businesses... While this structure was innovative and successful for our company then, it is time to dismantle the castle walls and empty the moats. - John Lampe

Please remember we're talking about a test that we agree to do that we do on our own. It's not a required test. That's a very, very severe test. It's a high-speed test, it's designed to take tires right up to their limits... If we don't have tires that fail tests, then what value are they? - John Lampe

Our tires are safe... When we have a problem, we admit it and we fix it. We've proven that. - John Lampe

In no way is our reduced production schedule a reflection of that plant's importance to our manufacturing... The plant plays a critical role in our total manufacturing process. We stand behind our employees at the Decatur plant. - John Lampe

I want to be very clear. Our tires are safe, and we will use every opportunity available in the process to prove that. - John Lampe

I want my first act as the new CEO to be a sincere apology to those who have suffered personal losses, or who have had problems with Firestone tires... We can debate over cause and responsibility, for there is much that is not known. But that does not change the fact that there have been tragic accidents, and for this I am deeply sorry. - John Lampe

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