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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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Closure Looms for Tyler’s Goodyear Plant Amid Labor Stalemate

(Akron/Tire Review – Associated Press) The possible closure of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s plant in Tyler, Texas, is among the sticking points in labor negotiations that could lead to a nationwide strike of some 14,000 employees this week, union officials said Tuesday. The primary obstacle in negotiations in Cincinnati between Goodyear officials and the United Steelworkers union revolves around the company’s desire to close plants in Tyler and Gadsden, Ala., union representatives in both cities said. The strike could start as early as Thursday afternoon.

5th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

USW Seems Poised For Goodyear Strike

(Akron/Tire Review) It appears the United Steelworkers plan to go out on strike against Goodyear today. According to the most recent Solidarity Alert issued by the USW’s Goodyear contract negotiating team, union workers at 12 Goodyear plants will go on strike at 1 p.m. EST on Oct. 5. On Monday, the USW gave Goodyear the required 72-hour notice that it would discontinue working day-to-day under terms of its previous contract with the company.“This morning the company made a comprehensive proposal to the Union, reiterating their full “cut and gut” agenda. In response, your USW Policy Committee issued a 72-hour contract termination notice,” the Alert said. “If no tentative agreement is reached, a strike will begin at 1 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, Oct. 5.” Goodyear and the USW continue their negotiations in Cincinnati. Before the Thursday deadline, the two sides could agree to extend the current contract for a set period if the two sides feel an agreement is close.

5th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Allexim Takes Service Centre Concept to China

One trade company, which isn’t exactly a major market player but nevertheless has a long and successful history in China is the Alltyre Shanghai Trading Co., Ltd. which is owned by a German entrepreneur. The holding company is called Allexim Handel GmbH and is based in Hamburg, Germany. Currently, the company operates three tyre dealerships in Shanghai under the name Alltyre. In addition, there is a wholesaling business which mainly supplies car dealerships with tyres, says Johannes H. Muecke, whose family owns the business. In these three outlets Alltyre sells about 9,000 to 11,000 tyres per year, which is “a reasonably good figure” for Shanghai, Mr Muecke says.

3rd October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Seeking Truck-Driving Heroes

A North American search is on for unsung heroes of the highway – truck drivers who keep the nation’s economy moving and who come to the rescue of fellow motorists. Nominations for Goodyear’s 24th annual North America Highway Hero programme will be accepted up till 30 November 2006.

3rd October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

USW to End Contract Extension With Goodyear

The United Steelworkers (USW) has advised Goodyear that it was giving the company the required 72-hour notice to terminate the extension of the parties’ labour contract. The contract expired on 22 July 2006, and both parties agreed to an extension that could be terminated with 72 hours notice. Some industry observers have interpreted this to be a precursor to industrial action. A possible strike would affect Goodyear’s 12 North American plants (eight tyre factories and four engineered products plants).

3rd October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Gains Tesco.com Fleet Deal

Michelin has won a significant new ‘pence per kilometre’ (PPK) contract to supply tyres to Pullman Fleet Services (PFS), which manages around 1,100 of the 1,800-strong Tesco.com home delivery fleet in the UK. The contract, previously held by Goodyear, sees Michelin Agilis tyres fitted as standard to all new vehicles joining the fleet, with tyres on existing vehicles being replaced as necessary.

28th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Hi-Q “Reins” With Goodyear Tyre Safety Offers

Fast-fit network Hi-Q saddled up with Goodyear recently to ensure visitors to this year’s Blenheim International Horse Trials were as safe on four wheels as they were on four legs. Goodyear is the official British Eventing Safety and Innovation Partner and fast-fit expert, Hi-Q supported the partnership by offering vouchers to visitors and participants at the leading equestrian event which took place at the beginning of September 2006.

26th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Renault to Offer Goodyear Duraseal Technology

Renault Trucks is Europe’s first truck maker to offer Goodyear Duraseal Technology. Customers ordering vehicles from the brand-new Renault Kerax construction range launched at the IAA Truck Show in Hanover, will have the choice of Goodyear Omnitrac mixed service tyres featuring Duraseal Technology. According to Goodyear, this means less downtime and reduced tyre costs.

25th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Widens Lead in Fortune Global 500

Bridgestone Corporation has climbed to number 245 in the Fortune Global 500 in 2006, increasing its lead over Goodyear Tire & Rubber at number 327 and Michelin at number 335. The ranking, which measures the world’s biggest 500 companies in terms of revenue, shows that while Bridgestone moved up 5 places versus 2005, Goodyear gained only three and Michelin slipped back 41 places. In the motor vehicles and parts industry, Bridgestone comes in at number 19, ahead of vehicle manufacturers such as Suzuki, Mitsubishi and MAN.

21st September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Union Counters, Goodyear and USW Remain Far Apart

(Akron/Tire Review) As promised, the United Steelworkers offered its counter to a master contract proposal laid out by Goodyear last week. The counterproposal was issued late on 15 September, and industry observers note that they were considerably different than the tyremaker’s offer, leading to concern that the two sides remain far, far apart. The union’s plan calls for protected status for all Goodyear plants, wage and benefit increases, and protection of retiree benefits, while Goodyear offered protected status to all but two of its plants, cuts overall employment by 10 per cent, and seeks cuts in wages, benefits and retiree benefits.

20th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Arkansas Retreader Gets ISO Certification

(Akron/Tire Review) Fort Smith, Arkansas-based Trans-American Tire announced that its North Little Rock, Arkansas, Bandag retread plant has earned ISO 9001:2000 certification. “We’re joining a North American network of Bandag dealers to offer consistent, quality results to trucking fleets’” says R. Scott Hembree, Trans-American’s chairman. “Implementing the Bandag quality management system and working towards certification has helped my organization to fine tune our operations.

20th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Thai Coup Has Unknown Impact on Tyre Business

(Akron/Tire Review) Tuesday’s military coup in Thailand, has forced a number of companies to suspend operations. According to reports, a number of Japan-based companies were impacted, including electronics maker Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., which halted the operations at its 21 Thai plants on Wednesday to ensure the safety of employees. Sony Corp., Sanyo Electric, Hitachi Ltd., NEC Corp., Fujitsu Ltd. and Sharp Corp. also suspended operations Bangkok.

20th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein Wins Again

Vredestein is celebrating its fifth straight win in the annual Auto Express tyre test. Described as “brilliant in the wet,” the magazine’s only real criticism was of the Sportrac 3’s fuel economy. Continental, only 0.6 percentage points behind, took second place. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the report was Kumho’s Marshal second brand taking third. Auto Express’ remaining recommended rosettes were given to the Bridgestone B250 in fourth and Goodyear in sixth who were only separated by 0.01 points. The Vredestein Sportrac 2 won last year’s test. This year leading premium manufacturer, Michelin, took 15th and last place.

15th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin and Pirelli Rank Highest in US JD Power Survey

Michelin has come top in JD Power’s latest OE tyre satisfaction survey in the SUV-sized vehicle-based tyre segments, with Pirelli winning in the mass-market segment. The “2006 Original Equipment Tire Satisfaction Study” was based on five performance factors: appearance, handling, ride, traction and wearability. The study found that tyre wearability continues to be the most important factor in overall OE tyre satisfaction. “In general, tyre manufacturers will see the largest return on investment if they are able to improve in the wearability factor,” said Carolyn McBeth, director of automotive component research for JD Power and Associates.

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14th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster Wins Three-Year Contract with Fraikin

ATS Euromaster has secured one of the largest tyre supply and management contracts awarded in 2006 after winning a three year deal with Fraikin. The contract includes the majority of the 14,000 vehicles under Fraikin’s management, ranging from small vans and rigids to 44 tonne tractor units and trailers. ATS Euromaster secured the contract – estimated to be worth approximately £3 million a year – after carrying out a complete review of Fraikin’s requirements.

14th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors