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Goodyear Timeline

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1 1839 Charles Goodyear invented the 11 1919 Goodyear tyres are on the winning and Compare.
process of rubber-curing, which he called car for every major race. 22 1971 Goodyear tyres leave the first 31 1998 Goodyear exits Formula One 37 2008 Goodyear and Genenco
vulcanization. tyre tracks on the moon. racing with a record 361 victories and announce to develop breakthrough 45 2013 Goodyear launches Assurance
12 1928 Construction of the airdock begins drivers world championships. bio-based process for producing isoprene TripleMax tyre.
2 1898 Frank Seiberling founded the in Akron. 23 1972 Goodyear develops the radial using renewable raw materials.
Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company and tyre that changes the tyre industry. 32 2000 Goodyear is a proud sponsor for 46 2013 Goodyear named a Thomson
chose the name “Goodyear” to honour 13 1929 Goodyear struggles through the Sydney Olympic Games, during this 38 2009 Goodyear and NASA invent the Reuters 2012 Top 100 Global Innovator,
Charles Goodyear. the Depression. 24 1972 For the next 24 years, every time the iconic blimp is utilised. “Spring Tyre” for the moon – an energy recognising its achievements as one of
winner of the Indy 500 will ride on efficient tyre that won’t go flat. the world’s most innovative companies.
3 1908 Henry Ford’s Model T, fitted with 14 1930 Goodyear builds the ‘world’s Goodyear tyres. 33 2001 Goodyear launches Trinuum
Goodyear tyres, is a sensation with largest tyre’. Technology, the integration of its 3 main 39 2010 Goodyear Asia Pacific begins 47 2014 Innovative use of rice husk ash in
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middle-class consumers and car 25 1980 Goodyear announces the ‘Eagle’ engineering and technical centres from introducing Fuel Saving Technology tyres announced.
registrations skyrocket. 15 1940 Goodyear builds America’s first will be the name of its racing tyres. around the world, including Europe, the into tyres.
rubber synthetic factory. Goodyear’s high-performance tyres also USA and Japan. 48 2015 Goodyear introduces next
4 1909 Goodyear builds its first aircraft tyre. adopt the Eagle name. 40 2011 Goodyear named one of generation silica to increase the fuel
16 1942 Synthetic rubber becomes 34 2004 Goodyear launches the America’s most reputable companies in efficiency of its tyres.
5 1911 Goodyear builds its first airship extremely important during WWII, with 26 1985 Goodyear supplies the first radial revolutionary Ducaro GA, incorporating Forbes magazine.
envelope. Goodyear a major contributor. tyres for commercial aircraft. state of the art ‘Bubble Blade’ technology. 41 2011 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 49 2015 Goodyear Asia Pacific launches
its quietest tyre ever – the EfficientGrip
This launch is in conjunction with the new
6 1913 Goodyear enters Indy 500 racing. 27 1993 Goodyear introduces the Brand direction ‘One Revolution Ahead’, and Eagle F1 Directional 5 tyres launched Performance.
17 1948 Goodyear celebrates its first Aquatred tyre, which offers a revolutionary which reflects Goodyear’s commitment to in Asia Pacific.
7 1916 Goodyear becomes the world’s 50 years. design that delivers high-performance further leading the industry with the 50 2015 Goodyear develops BH03 and
largest tyre company. traction in both wet and dry conditions. creation of innovative and high- 42 2012 Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Triple Tube concept tyres.
18 1952 Goodyear introduces the performance products. Technology is recognised by Time
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8 1917 Goodyear launches the Wingfoot revolutionary high-quality nylon tyre, 28 1997 NASCAR names Goodyear tyres Magazine as one of the best inventions 51 2017 Goodyear introduces the first
Express truck line, to prove the durability of strengthened using the 3T process. as the exclusive supplier of the stock-car 35 2005 Goodyear launches its of 2012. commercially available tires made with a
pneumatic cord tyres, and also develops a circuit. revolutionary Run on Flat technology soybean oil-based rubber compound.
serious tyre development program with 19 1960 Goodyear expands manufacturing which allows you to keep on driving after 43 2012 Goodyear launches its quietest
Goodyear Cord Tyres dominating the race globally into Europe. 29 1997 Goodyear wins its 350th Formula a puncture. SUV tyre ever, the Goodyear Eagle 52 2017 Goodyear Unveils the Eagle 360
circuits. One race, with Jacques Villeneuve in EfficientGrip SUV with QuietTred Urban, a Concept Tire powered by
20 1964 Using Goodyear tyres, Barcelona. 36 2006 The launch of Goodyear Technology™. Artificial Intelligence.
9 1917 Goodyear established its New AmericanCraig Breedlove becomes the Excellence incorporating a state-of-the-art
Zealand operations. first man to top 600 miles (960km) an hour. 30 1998 Goodyear celebrate its 100th 3 Zone tyre technology that boasts high 44 2012 The Goodyear EfficientGrip
year anniversary. levels of safety, performance and comfort. SUV receives coveted recommendation
10 1917 Goodyear begins producing airship 21 1969 Goodyear Aerospace helps send from consumer watchdog CHOICE in the
and observation balloons for the military. astronauts to the moon. 2012 CHOICE Small SUV Tyres Review

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