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Founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is an American multinational tyre manufacturing company based in Akron, Ohio. It is one of the oldest, biggest and best-known tyremakers in the world. Goodyear makes tyres for automobiles, commercial trucks, light trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, racing cars, aeroplanes, farm equipment and heavy earth-mover machinery. Find all the news and analysis you need relating to Goodyear here.

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Goodyear third quarter figures show strong performance

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has carded an all-time record for quarterly sales and earnings in the third quarter, going past the $6 billion mark in sales for the first time. “I’m very pleased with our performace,” said Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer. “Our third quarter results are another step on the path toward our 2013 targets and especially meaningful given the challenging market conditions in much of the world,” he added.

28th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear expands Omnitrac mixed service truck tyre range

Goodyear has announced the introduction of 14 new Omnitrac MSS II and MSD II truck tyre sizes. Typically for use on vehicles operating on and off road, such as those in service on construction sites, waste tips and quarries, the ranges now cover all the major sizes and include variants with Duraseal technology, Goodyear’s air loss prevention system in the event of a puncture.

25th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

MAXAM appoints North American manager

MAXAM Tire S.a.r.l has announced the appointment of Tim Good as the company's North American Territory Manager, effective October 2011. Tim Good previously worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 37 years holding a variety of positions, including manager global customer accounts, OTR Tires. In this latter position, which he held for the past 22 years, Tim Good focused on the company's major OTR customers throughout the world. He holds an MBA in marketing from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Malone College.

25th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear increases US truck prices

Goodyear is raising prices on OE and replacement medium truck tyres, retreads and retread tread stock by up to 10 per cent as of 1 November, reports Tire Review. The price increase is for the US only, and impacts Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly brands. It marks the 97th unique price increase announced for the US and Canada this year, the American journal notes.

20th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Fulda announces new truck tyre ranges

The German Fulda brand – part of the Goodyear Dunlop group – has announced its new truck tyre ranges; the Fulda Ecocontrol 2 and Fulda Ecoforce 2. The new tyres offer reduced operating costs, thanks to their new design features, according to the company. Respectively for steer and drive axles, the new ranges are for both long and regional haul service as well as in distribution, making them operationally flexible.

19th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Strong winter tyre demand means shortage, despite increased production

Premium tyre manufacturers such as Continental AG are going to struggle to meet demand for replacement winter tyres stock this season, according to the latest research. Continental’s management, for example, said it has upped winter output this year, but it still won’t completely meet demand and therefore customers may still face shortages of certain sizes. But, speaking off the record, representatives of other leading tyre manufacturers have said much the same thing.

12th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ offers consumer free winter tyre trials

HiQ is offering consumers the chance to experience the benefits of winter tyres in exchange for penning an independent review. In an attempt to underline the driving advantages and safety benefits of travelling on cold weather tyres once the temperature drops below 7 degrees, HiQ is teaming up with Goodyear to give away 25 sets of cold weather tyres in return for objective reports about their performance, to be showcased online at hiqonline.co.uk.

6th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear IT630 T – a new tyre for tele-handlers

Goodyear has announced the launch of an extension to its successful range of durable radial industrial tyres – IT630T taking place at the British National Ploughing Championships held at East Coombe in Somerset on 8 October 2011. The new tyre is designed for use in hard ground applications and the suffix T denotes that its primary use will be on tele-handler or telescopic handler machines. The first size available is the most popular one for these machines; 460/70R24.

3rd October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear extends NASCAR till 2017

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and NASCAR have jointly announced that they have extended their exclusive tyre supply agreement for NASCAR’s top three racing series for the next five years.

The agreement, which extends through the 2017 season, renews Goodyear as the “Exclusive Tire Supplier” of NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series, the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Goodyear has had an uninterrupted commitment to NASCAR since becoming a race tyre supplier in the 1950s.

3rd October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin partners with US firm to develop renewable isoprene

California-based renewable products company Amyris, Inc. reports it has signed a definitive agreement with Michelin to collaborate in the development and commercialisation of isoprene sourced from renewable feedstocks. The substance being developed, Amyris No Compromise renewable isoprene, is expected to be ready for commercialisation and use in tyre industry and other applications in 2015. Amyris says Michelin has committed itself to “off-take volumes” for a ten-year period. In addition, Amyris will retain the right under the agreement to market its renewable isoprene to other customers.

28th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear, Michelin awarded US military contracts

The US Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Goodyear Tire and Rubber and Michelin North America contracts to supply tyres to US military users had home and abroad. Goodyear’s fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract is to a maximum value of US$61,409,317 while the maximum value of the Michelin fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract is $35,987,004. Both contracts cover supply to Army, Air Force and Marine Corps users and have a completion date of September 22, 2013.

27th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Former tyre tester is latest HiQ franchisee

A former high speed tyre tester is the latest HiQ franchisee, putting his product knowledge into practice at a fast fit garage in Frome. Chris Davison from Bath has invested £45,000 in a new business venture with HiQ after 15 years working in tyre design technology with companies including Goodyear Dunlop. HiQ believes Davison’s experience puts him in an excellent position to use his knowledge in a customer-facing enterprise.

26th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop opens Nürburgring tyre test centre

On September 22, Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany officially inaugurated its tyre test centre in Meuspath, near the world-famous Nürburgring racetrack. Upon announcing the centre’s opening, Goodyear Dunlop said the tyre test facility is an important institution both for the ongoing further development of its products and for training and education purposes. The 600 square metre site contains a range of equipment, including a complete tyre mounting workshop and hydraulic lifts, and will employ up to 15 test personnel during peak periods. The centre’s close proximity to the Nürburgring circuit’s Nordschleife track also counts as a major asset for Goodyear Dunlop.

26th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

22-inch Goodyear Eagles OE on luxury electric car

US specialist vehicle manufacturer Fisker describes its first-ever model, the Karma, as being “the first true electric luxury vehicle with extended range” and the “embodiment of an environmentally conscious vehicle with passion, style and performance.” Along with boasting a solar panel roof and reclaimed wood interior, the Karma sets itself apart from other cars by having 22-inch wheels fitted as standard equipment. And wrapped around these massive rims are Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tyres.

21st September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

City Giving $735,000 Grant for CTA Plant

The city of Mount Vernon, Illinois, has reportedly committed $735,000 in grant funding to Continental Tire’s (CTA) plant expansion in the city. The money is expected to go toward infrastructure improvements and equipment. For its part, CTA has committed to creating at least 440 new jobs.

19th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors