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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
1898
Goodyear is founded by Frank A. Seiberling and enters its first home: a strawboard factory on the banks of the Little Cuyahoga River in East Akron, Ohio, USA. The company is named in honour of Charles Goodyear, who discovered the rubber vulcanization process in 1839. The company makes horseshoe pads, bicycle and carriage tires, sealing rings for canning, fire hose and even rubber poker chips.
1898
1908
Henry Ford's Model T, fitted with Goodyear tires, is a sensation with middle class consumers.
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1964
Using Goodyear tires, Craig Breedlove becomes the first man to top 600 miles (960km) an hour.
1964
1971
The first tires on the moon – Apollo 14's MET (Modularized Equipment Transporter) – was shod with Goodyear's XLT tires.
1971
1985
Goodyear supplies the first radial tires for commercial aircraft.
1985
1993
Goodyear introduces the Aquatred tire, offering a revolutionary design which delivers high performance traction in both wet and dry conditions.
1993
1997
Goodyear is first to win 350 F1 Grand Prix races.
1997
1998
Goodyear celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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2003
Goodyear stands at the pinnacle of drag racing, winning the most championships in both the professional and sportsman categories in the National Hot Rod and International Hot Rod Association competitions.
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2004
Goodyear and NASCAR celebrate their 50th anniversary together. Goodyear is the longest-running sponsor of the sport.
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2005
Goodyear launches RunOnFlat Technology – the next generation of run flat tires available for all kinds of motorists. Goodyear tires with RunOnFlat Technology are the first tires that can run up to 80kph for 80km with punctures.
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2009
Goodyear and NASA invent "Spring Tire" for moon – an energy efficient tire that would not go flat.
2009
2010
Goodyear Asia Pacific begins introducing the company’s proprietary Fuel Saving Technology into new tires, letting drivers go further for less and reduce emissions.
2010
2012
Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology™ is recognized by Time Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2012.
2012
2012
Goodyear discovers that using soybean oil in tires can potentially increase tread life by 10 percent and reduce the use of petroleum-based oil in the manufacturing process.
2012
2014
Goodyear announced the opening of a new Asia Pacific Goodyear Business Services (GBS) center.
2014
2015
Goodyear Asia Pacific introduces the “Road Therapy” campaign. Road Therapy recognizes the power of driving in transforming emotions.
2015
About Goodyear Philippines

Goodyear Philippines is a respected leading tire provider for over a century of operations in the country. Through forward-thinking innovation and technology, which can be seen in the company’s portfolio of high-performance passenger and commercial tires and services, Goodyear Philippines remains to be one of the respected brands. With the widest dealership network and partners nationwide, the company is redefining the industry and making Goodyear the number one choice for Filipino motorists who value high performance, reliability, and safety. Goodyear Philippines is a proud winner of the Gold Award in Quality Service and the Trusted Brand in the tyre category with the 2021 Reader’s Digest.

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