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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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Brickhill: Tyre Labelling to Facilitate Tyre Value Conversation

Legislation, UK News

his last public engagement before completing his transfer to Brussels. Goodyear Dunlop’s new vice president of the company’s EU Consumer Business Unit talked at length on a wide range of subjects including what he sees as “the cornerstone of our branding strategy”; his thoughts on the newly launched Dunlop High Performance Centre and the rest of the company’s retail involvement; Dunlop and HiQ’s roles in the BTCC and his experiences with the company over his time in the UK hotseat. Here, tyrepress.com presents Brickhill’s thoughts on his new role in the company’s EMEA division and his views on tyre labelling. The whole interview will be printed in the May edition of Tyres & Accessories Magazine.

6th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Davison Talks to Tyrepress.com About the Dunlop High Performance Centre

Tyrepress.com reported the opening of the Dunlop High Performance Centre earlier in the year. To follow up on the launch and to discuss Goodyear Dunlop's plans for the new retail innovation, we visited the new Centre to speak with Mark Davison, Goodyear Dunlop’s consumer director.

4th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Seeing the Benefit’s of Last Year’s Actions – Kramer

“We are very pleased with our strong first quarter performance,” stated Goodyear’s recently appointed president and chief executive officer, Richard J. Kramer, upon the release of the company’s January 1 to March 31 results. The US tyre maker reports an improvement in tyre unit volumes, sales and segment operating income during the quarter, as well as a “significantly” smaller net loss despite a one-time charge related to the currency devaluation in Venezuela.

29th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Keegan Believes Leadership was “Catalyst for Corporate Transformation”

Robert Keegan has made his first public appearance since Richard J Kramer took over the role as chief executive officer at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, speaking to 600 at the Greater Akron Speaks Out for Values breakfast in the tyre manufacturer’s home town on 26 April. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that Keegan told those attending the Christian business fundraiser that when he took on the role in 2003, the company “needed core change” and that installing new “inspirational, aspirational leaders” had been the “catalyst for corporate transformation”.

27th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Forbes Ranks Goodyear 40th “Most Reputable” US Company

Forbes Magazine has published its fifth annual list of the companies with the best reputation in the USA, with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company ranked 40th. Goodyear says the list is based on the Reputation Institute’s US Reputation Pulse consumer opinion survey, which aims to measure the overall respect, trust, esteem, admiration and good feelings consumers hold toward the country’s 150 largest companies.

23rd April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Introduces “RM” OTR Range, 63-Inch Sizes to Follow

In April, Goodyear is launching the first size in its new “RM” range of haulage tyres for off-the-road applications – a product line-up that will ultimately include two 63-inch fitments. The RM name stands for “rock mining”, and with this in mind an extra deep tread has been utilised in order to provide extend tread life in harsh operating conditions. Furthermore, says Goodyear, the presence of interlocking stability blading is intended to promote a solid footprint, and high angle grooves promote traction and cleaning.

21st April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Launches ‘New Generation’ Mixed Service Tyres

At the Bauma show in Munich, Goodyear unveiled the first products in what it describes as being a “brand new generation of mixed service tyres.” The Omnitrac MSS II and Omnitrac MSD II form the foundation products in a range designed specifically to meet the needs of the construction industry and operators who encounter both on and off road conditions. Goodyear comments that the tyres have been developed to deliver users enhanced mileage and traction, along with greater damage protection.

21st April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear to Announce First Quarter Results on 28 April

Goodyear has announced it will report its first quarter 2010 financial results before markets open on Wednesday 28 April, following the announcement up with an investor conference call at 10:00 that morning (Eastern US time). The newly appointed president and chief executive officer Richard J Kramer will participate, alongside Darren R Wells, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Damon J. Audia, senior vice president, finance and treasurer.

16th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Releases SmartWay Certified Regional Tyre

The range of Goodyear truck tyres certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay programme has been enlarged by the addition of a new product, the G662 RSA Fuel Max. The qualities purchasers will find in this all-position regional tyre, Goodyear reports, are a deep tread, enhanced tread design and scrub-resistant compounds to help maximise tyre life in urban and regional driving conditions.

16th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Kramer Confident in Goodyear's Ability to Grow

Goodyear’s newly appointed president and CEO has expressed confidence in the tyre maker’s ability to grow in hand with global economic recovery. At the company’s April 13 Annual Shareholder Meeting, Kramer stated this confidence is supported by the Goodyear’s very strong portfolio of brands, strength in high-growth emerging markets, innovative new product offerings, industry-leading retailer network and enhanced supply chain capabilities.

14th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Kramer Takes Over as Goodyear President and CEO

Former COO Richard J. Kramer has taken over as president and chief executive officer of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Kramer, who becomes the 19th president since the company’s foundation in 1898, follows Robert J. Keegan who remains with the company as executive chairman.

Speaking at Goodyear’s 2010 Annual Shareholder Meeting, Kramer described the tyre industry as one of very few industries that has been and remains a growth industry after more than 100 years: “I am privileged to lead a team whose dedication to Goodyear and commitment to success is second to none,” he said, thanking Keegan and the board of directors for their confidence in electing him to lead the company.

13th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Brothers Open New Tyre Dealership in Florida

Scott and Michael Steadham recently opened A-1 Tire Center in Cantonment, Florida, reports Tire Review. The dealership, located at 228 South U.S. 29, offers a full line of passenger car and light truck tyres, including Bridgestone, Firestone, BF Goodrich, Michelin, Goodyear and Nitto, as well as other brands. Brake and undercar service, custom wheels and tyres also are available.

12th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Promotes Cavanaugh and Jambon

Pierre Jambon has been appointed vice president of Goodyear Tire & Rubber’s off-highway business. In his new role, Jambon will run Goodyear's global aviation and off-the-road businesses as well as its North American racing and motorcycle/ATV businesses. He will report to Curt Andersson, president of the company’s North American Tire operation. Jambon takes the place of John Cavanaugh, who has now stepped into the role of vice president of finance for global procurement. In that role, he will report to vice president and chief procurement officer Mark Purtilar and executive vice president and chief financial officer Darren Wells. Cavanaugh had been vice president, off highway, since September 2008.

12th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop Signs TM Logistics Tyre Contract

Following a reported nine-month trial at one of its depots, Midlands supply chain specialist TM Logistics has signed up to the new Goodyear Dunlop Fleet Online Solutions (FoS) package for three years at 16 locations. The service provision will be managed by Truckforce, Goodyear Dunlop’s dedicated truck service. TM Logistics’ annual spend on tyres exceeds £300,000 across 150 vehicles and 250 trailers. The company states that the service was previously contracted through ATS and Michelin.

8th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Private Brands Give SD International Broad Market Coverage

Pace, Zeta, Duration, DHT and Agrostar are amongst the private brands contract manufactured for SD International. The trading company, established in under the name Shanghai Durotyre in 2002, offers a comprehensive product range through these brands, covering the passenger car, commercial and earthmover tyre segments. Sales offices in the UK, Argentina and USA have aided in the establishment of SD International’s products in numerous markets and helped the company sell more than 600,000 tyres in 2008.

7th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors