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JAXQuickfit store or call 1300 367 897 Today, Goodyear measures sales in excess of $20 billion, the company has more than 85,000 associates worldwide and manufactures in more than 85 facilities in 28 countries. And to think it all began in a converted strawboard factory on the banks of the Little Cuyahoga River in Akron, Ohio . The Goodyear range incorporates technology and advances in tyre design gathered from Goodyear's various research and development teams located around the world. You can feel confident that there is a Goodyear tyre of the highest quality to suit your individual needs. And with a distribution network the envy of the Australian tyre industry, Goodyear should be the tyre you choose first every time. HistoryFor well over 100 years Goodyear has been at the forefront of tyre technology and innovation, from Charles Goodyear creating vulcanisation in 1839 to the introduction of Bubble Blade technology in 2004. Through advanced research and manufacturing practices incorporating Trinuum Technology, Goodyear continues to produce tyres that revolutionise the Australian market and push the boundaries of innovation. For innovation, technology and performance in tyres, Goodyear continues to lead the way and is clearly 'One Revolution Ahead' of the competition. 1839 Charles Goodyear invented the process of rubber-curing, which he called vulcanization. 1898 Frank Seilberling founded the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company and chose the name "Goodyear" to honour Charles Goodyear. 1908 Henry Ford's Model T, fitted with Goodyear tyres, is a sensation with middle class consumers and car registrations skyrocket. 1909 Goodyear builds its first aircraft tyre. 1911 Goodyear builds its first airship envelope. 1913 Goodyear enters Indy 500 racing. 1916 Goodyear becomes the world's largest tyre company. 1917 Goodyear launches the Wingfoot Express truck line to prove the durability of the pneumatic cord Tyres and also develops a serious tyre development program with Goodyear Cord Tyres dominating the race circuits. 1917 Goodyear begins producing airship and observation balloons for the military. 1919 Goodyear tyres are on the winning car for every major race won in the country, including the Indy 500. |
1928 Construction of the airdock begins in Akron. 1929 Goodyear struggles through the Depression. 1930 Goodyear builds the 'world's largest tyre'. 1940 Goodyear builds the nation's first rubber synthetic factory. 1942 Synthetic rubber becomes extremely important during WWII with Goodyear a major contributor. 1948 Goodyear celebrates its first 50 years. 1952 Goodyear introduces the revolutionary high quality nylon tyre, strengthened using the 3T process. 1954 Goodyear starts its long and impeccable record within Australian aviation. 1960 Goodyear expands manufacturing globally into Europe. 1964 Using Goodyear tyres, Craig Breedlove becomes the first man to top 600 miles (960km) an hour. 1969 Goodyear Aerospace helps send astronauts to the moon and return them safely to earth. 1971 Goodyear tyres were the first tyre tracks to land onto the Moon. 1972 Goodyear develops the radial tyre that changes the tyre industry. 1972 For the next 24 years, every winner of the Indy 500 will ride on Goodyear tyres. 1977 Goodyear invests and opens a 300 million dollar plant in Oklahoma. 1980 Goodyear announces the 'Eagle' will be the name of its racing tyres. Goodyear's high performance tyres also adopt the Eagle name. 1987 saw the creation of Australia's largest tyre marketer in South Pacific Tyres (SPT), a joint venture between Goodyear Tyres and Pacific Dunlop Limited (now Ansell). 1992 The Goodyear Aquatreds revolutionary design makes it a hit with consumers and designs. 1995 Goodyear records its 1000th victory in Winston Cup racing. 1997 NASCAR names Goodyear tyres as the exclusive supplier of the stock-car circuit. 1997 Goodyear wins its 350th Formula One race, with Jacques Villeneuve in Barcelona. 1998 Goodyear celebrate its 100th year anniversary. 1998 Goodyear exits Formula One racing with a record 361 victories and Drivers world championships. 2000 Goodyear is a proud sponsor for the Sydney Olympic Games, during this time the iconic blimp is utilised. 2001 Goodyear launch Trinuum Technology, the integration of its 3 main engineering and technical centres from around the world, including Europe, the USA and Japan. 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. 2004 Marks Goodyear's 50th anniversary of involvement with NASCAR, and as the longest-running sponsor of the sport. 2004 Goodyear completes a 150 million dollar investment into Australia's highly sophisticated manufacturing plant at Somerton. 2004 Goodyear opens a state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution centre in Queensland, once again confirming its commitment to investment in the economy and employment within Australia. 2004 Goodyear launches the revolutionary Ducaro GA, incorporating state of the art 'Bubble Blade' technology. This launch is in conjunction with the new Brand direction 'One Revolution Ahead', which reflects Goodyear's commitment to further leading the industry with the creation of innovative and high performance products. 2005 Goodyear launches its revolutionary RunOnFlat technology which allows the driver to keep on driving after a puncture. 2006 The launch of Goodyear Excellence incorporating a state-of-the-art 3 Zone tyre technology that boasts high levels of safety, performance and comfort.
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