Now Titan Has a PSI App For That
Titan Tire Corp. has launched a new mobile app under its Goodyear brand that calculates optimum inflation pressure of radial farm tires based on tire size, application and axle weight.
Goodyear Names New Investor Relations Chief
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has hired Christina Zamarro as its new vice president of investor relations.
Four New Goodyear Ag Tires from Titan
Titan Tire has launched four new Goodyear branded low sidewall (LSW) tire/wheel assemblies for tractors, combines and sprayers. The new tires will make their debut at the Farm Progress Show.
Goodyear Crosses Akron Off Plant Site List
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. informed the city of Akron that it would not be building its planned $500 million consumer tire plant in its hometown, citing many of the front-line reasons that made Akron a long-shot to begin with.
Goodyear Makes Additional Management Changes
Following yesterday’s news that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. tapped Richard Kellam as senior vice president, global sales and marketing, the tiremaker announced additional changes to its leadership, effective September 1. Jack Winterton, president of North America consumer, will assume a new role as vice president, global sales and marketing. According to the company, Winterton will
Goodyear Fleet Service Celebrates Achievement
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. celebrated its one millionth Goodyear-FleetHQ Emergency Roadside Service customer earlier this month. “This significant achievement is a testament to the power of Goodyear’s 24/7 Emergency Roadside Service program, which is offered through the Goodyear-FleetHQ suite of business solutions,” said Jose Martinez, business solutions manager for Goodyear’s Commercial Solutions unit.
Goodyear Taps Kellam for New Position
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced the appointment of Richard Kellam as senior vice president, global sales and marketing, effective Sept. 22. Kellam will report to Richard J. Kramer, Goodyear’s chairman and chief executive officer, and will be based at the company’s global headquarters in Akron, Ohio. According to the company, as Goodyear’s senior
New Blimp Christened
On Saturday, Aug. 23, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s newest blimp, Wingfoot One, was christened by Robin Roberts, award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ Good Morning America, former ESPN sportscaster and author. The ceremony took place at Goodyear’s Wingfoot Lake Hangar in Mogadore, Ohio. Wingfoot One is the first of its kind manufactured by Germany’s
Goodyear Supplying Mid-Ohio
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has partnered with the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The tiremaker will serve as the exclusive tire supplier for the Mid-Ohio School and course. “This association with a leading North American road course and driving school fits Goodyear well. There is a connection between the grueling demands
Canadian Tire Caution, Goodyear-to-Akron Reconsidered
Dear Canadian Tire CEO Stephen Wetmore: Speaking as a part Canadian, I must ask you, beg you, plead with you to NOT offer up your wonderful company for acquisition by a U.S. firm. Any U.S. company. And wash your mouth out with soap for speaking such blasphemy. I’m not sure what you feel are the
Employee Arrested in Goodyear Bomb Threat
It turned out to be an inside job. Police yesterday arrested a 38-year-old employee of Goodyear’s Fayetteville, N.C., tire plant in connection with a bomb threat made at the facility earlier this year. Back on March 10, Fayetteville police said, the employee called the plant claiming there was a bomb in employee break room at
California Dealer Celebrates 75 Years as Goodyear Dealer
California-based Daniels Tire Service is celebrating its 75th year as a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. customer, the tiremaker said. “As an aligned Goodyear dealer, Daniels Tire is an excellent example of what can be achieved when we have the same vision, pursue the same strategy and work together for the benefit of our shared
