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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
1898
Goodyear is founded by Frank A.
Seiberling and enters its first home: a
strawboard factory on the banks of the
Little Cuyahoga River in East Akron,
Ohio, USA. The company is named in
honour of Charles Goodyear, who
discovered the rubber vulcanization
process in 1839. The company makes
horseshoe pads, bicycle and carriage
tyres, sealing rings for canning, fire
hose and even rubber poker chips.
1898
Goodyear is founded by Frank A.
Seiberling and enters its first home: a
strawboard factory on the banks of the
Little Cuyahoga River in East Akron,
Ohio, USA. The company is named in
honour of Charles Goodyear, who
discovered the rubber vulcanization
process in 1839. The company makes
horseshoe pads, bicycle and carriage
tyres, sealing rings for canning, fire
hose and even rubber poker chips.
1908
Henry Ford's Model T, fitted with
Goodyear tyres, is a sensation with
middle class consumers.
1908
Henry Ford's Model T, fitted with
Goodyear tyres, is a sensation with
middle class consumers.
1964
Using Goodyear tyres, Craig Breedlove
becomes the first man to top 600 miles
(960km) an hour.
1964
Using Goodyear tyres, Craig Breedlove
becomes the first man to top 600 miles
(960km) an hour.
1971
The first tyres on the moon – Apollo
14's MET (Modularized Equipment
Transporter) – was shod with
Goodyear's XLT tyres.
1971
The first tyres on the moon – Apollo
14's MET (Modularized Equipment
Transporter) – was shod with
Goodyear's XLT tyres.
1985
Goodyear supplies the first radial tyres
for commercial aircraft.
1985
Goodyear supplies the first radial tyres
for commercial aircraft.
1993
Goodyear introduces the Aquatred tyre,
offering a revolutionary design which
delivers high performance traction in
both wet and dry conditions.
1993
Goodyear introduces the Aquatred tyre,
offering a revolutionary design which
delivers high performance traction in
both wet and dry conditions.
1997
Goodyear is first to win 350 F1 Grand
Prix races.
1997
Goodyear is first to win 350 F1 Grand
Prix races.
1998
Goodyear celebrates its 100th
anniversary.
1998
Goodyear celebrates its 100th
anniversary.
2003
Goodyear stands at the pinnacle of drag
racing, winning the most championships
in both the professional and sportsman
categories in the National Hot Rod and
International Hot Rod Association
competitions.
2003
Goodyear stands at the pinnacle of drag
racing, winning the most championships
in both the professional and sportsman
categories in the National Hot Rod and
International Hot Rod Association
competitions.
2004
Goodyear and NASCAR celebrate their 50th
anniversary together. Goodyear is the
longest-running sponsor of the sport.
2004
Goodyear and NASCAR celebrate their 50th
anniversary together. Goodyear is the
longest-running sponsor of the sport.
2005
Goodyear launches RunOnFlat Technology –
the next generation of run flat tyres
available for all kinds of motorists.
Goodyear tyres with RunOnFlat Technology
are the first tyres that can run up to
80kph for 80km with punctures.
2005
Goodyear launches RunOnFlat Technology –
the next generation of run flat tyres
available for all kinds of motorists.
Goodyear tyres with RunOnFlat Technology
are the first tyres that can run up to
80kph for 80km with punctures.
2009
Goodyear and NASA invent "Spring
Tire" for moon – an energy
efficient tyre that would not go flat.
2009
Goodyear and NASA invent "Spring
Tire" for moon – an energy
efficient tyre that would not go flat.
2010
Goodyear Asia Pacific begins introducing
the company’s proprietary Fuel Saving
Technology into new tyres, letting
drivers go further for less and reduce
emissions.
2010
Goodyear Asia Pacific begins introducing
the company’s proprietary Fuel Saving
Technology into new tyres, letting
drivers go further for less and reduce
emissions.
2012
Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology™
is recognized by Time Magazine as one of
the best inventions of 2012.
2012
Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology™
is recognized by Time Magazine as one of
the best inventions of 2012.
2012
Goodyear discovers that using soybean
oil in tyres can potentially increase
tread life by 10 percent and reduce the
use of petroleum-based oil in the
manufacturing process.
2012
Goodyear discovers that using soybean
oil in tyres can potentially increase
tread life by 10 percent and reduce the
use of petroleum-based oil in the
manufacturing process.
2014
Goodyear announces plans to convert
waste from rice harvest to
fuel-efficient tyre treads.
2014
Goodyear announces plans to convert
waste from rice harvest to
fuel-efficient tyre treads.
2015
Goodyear Asia Pacific introduces the
“Road Therapy” campaign. Road Therapy
recognizes the power of driving in
transforming emotions.
2015
Goodyear Asia Pacific introduces the
“Road Therapy” campaign. Road Therapy
recognizes the power of driving in
transforming emotions.