Goodyear a Thomson Reuters “Top 100 Global Innovator”

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been named a Thomson Reuters 2012 Top 100 Global Innovator for the second consecutive year. “This recognition is further evidence that Goodyear is continuing its drive as the tyre industry’s innovation leader,” stated chief technology officer, Joseph Zekoski.

“Whether it’s the innovative tread zones and evolving traction grooves in the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season tyre or future breakthroughs such as Air Maintenance Technology, Goodyear is leading with innovative products that consumers need and want.”

Thomson Reuters honours global companies based on a series of proprietary patent-related metrics.

“Innovation is the foundation for economic prosperity and technological advancement,” said David Brown, managing director, Thomson Reuters IP Solutions. “We congratulate the Thomson Reuters 2012 Top 100 Global Innovator companies and their leaders for recognizing the important role innovation plays in the successes of today and of tomorrow.”

The full report and list of the Thomson Reuters 2012 Top 100 Global Innovators is available at the website, www.top100innovators.com.