Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.

Exporter
1144 E Market St., Akron, OH 44316-0001, United States
(330)796-2121, (330)796-2222 fax, http://www.goodyear.com

Primary SIC: Tires And Inner Tubes, Primary NAICS: Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
Description: The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company is an Ohio corporation founded by Frank Seiberling in 1898 and traded on the NYSE. Together with their U.S. and international subsidiaries and joint ventures, the company develops, manufactures, markets and distributes tires for most applications, as well as manufactures and markets rubber-related chemicals for various applications. Goodyear also operates commercial truck service and tire retreading centers. In addition, the company operates over 1,800 tire and auto service center outlets and they provide automotive repair and other services. The company's principal offices are located in Akron, Ohio. They manufacture products in 64 manufacturing facilities in 25 countries, including the United States, under the following operating segments: North American Tire; European Union Tire; Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Tire (Eastern Europe Tire); Latin American Tire; and Asia Pacific Tire. They have marketing operations in almost every country around the world. In 1999, they entered into a global alliance with Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd, which led both entities to acquire shares in Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V and Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America Ltd., among other acquisitions. The company's major brands are Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly Tires, Sava and Fulda. More

Manufacturing: Tires, tubes, belts, hoses, chemicals, fluid power components and air springs.