Only Two Weeks Left to Win a $25,000 College Scholarship from Bridgestone Americas
Jun 11, 2012
Bridgestone America's Teens Drive Smart Video Contest is giving away a total of $50,000 in college scholarships for creative videos about safe driving. The deadline to enter is June 22. First place will receive a $25,000 scholarship and the video will air on the MTV Jumbotron in Times Square in New York every hour of e ... Continue reading
Goodyear Advances on List of America's Most Reputable Companies
Jun 4, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has again been recognized as one of America's most reputable companies by Forbes magazine. ) Goodyear ranked 26th on the magazine's seventh annual ranking of corporate reputation in the United States, up from its 38th place ranking in 2011. Goodyear is the only tire maker on the list ... Continue reading
Michelin And The Weather Channel Team Up To Promote Safe Driving
Jun 4, 2012
As part of National Tire Safety Week (June 3-9), leading tire maker Michelin and The Weather Channel® are encouraging motorists to stay safe on the road this travel season by following simple, yet effective tips designed to prepare even the most seasoned driver for a worry-free journey. Through "WeatherReady Car Clini ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2012
TireVan, a tire retailer and mobile tire installer, announced today that it is partnering with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) again this year to promote National Tire Safety Week (June 3 - June 9). As part of the campaign, TireVan's skilled mobile technicians will set up "Tire Check Pit Stops" at DC area em ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Consolidated Tire & Oil, Inc.
May 27, 2012
American Tire Distributors, Inc. announced today that it has executed a stock purchase agreement of Consolidated Tire & Oil, Inc. ATD expects the transaction to close today. 'Consolidated Tire and Oil developed a well-respected distribution business in their market' CTO services over 500 customers from three Louisiana ... Continue reading
Postal Service Helps Motorists Gear Up for Driving Season
May 25, 2012
Go Green Stamp Promotes Proper Tire Pressure With the largest civilian fleet in the world -- nearly 214,000 vehicles traveling nearly 1.3 billion miles each year --the U.S. Postal Service knows a lot about vehicles and tire pressure. Summer driving season is approaching and the Maintain Tire Pressure postage stamp help ... Continue reading
May 20, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The European Tire Market 2011-2015" report to their offering. This report analyzes the tire market in 28 economies across five regions of Europe from 2007 to 2011, and forecasts its performance through to 2015. It assesses volume and value of tire sales and the ma ... Continue reading
Two Continental Tires With EcoPlus Technology Named A Consumers Digest Best Buy
May 19, 2012
Continental Tire is proud to have two tires showcased in the 2012 Consumers Digest "Best Buys in Tires." The ProContact and CrossContact LX20, both with the coveted EcoPlus Technology, were two of the top-rated tires in this year's evaluation, as rated by the magazine's editors. Consumers Digest "Best Buys in Tires" we ... Continue reading
The Seasons Have Changed But Many Canadians Have Not, Reveals a New Goodyear Survey
May 17, 2012
While most Canadian drivers (82 per cent) understand that their tires have the greatest impact on the overall traction and handling of their cars this Spring, a new poll by Goodyear Canada reveals that two in five (40 per cent) have not yet completed their tire changeover for summer.Ã With two in four (44 per cent) ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Laura Thompson Named Outstanding Woman In Finance
May 12, 2012
Laura K. Thompson, vice president, finance for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's North American Tire business, has been named to Treasury & Risk magazine's 2012 list of "30 Outstanding Women in Finance." Thompson directs finance for the company's largest business unit, with annual sales of nearly $10 billion. Thomps ... Continue reading
KeyBank, Kumho Tire Expand Key To Safe Teen Driving Program
May 10, 2012
KeyBank and Kumho Tire U.S.A. are expanding a free program designed to improve teen driving skills and raise awareness about the importance of proper training for young drivers. The program - called Key to Safe Teen Driving - is now in its fourth year and will include 24 events in 14 cities: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, T ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Receive Manny Award for Zero Waste to Landfill Program
May 8, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will receive a 2012 Manny Award in the "Green Initiative" category from Inside Business, a bimonthly business publication in Northeast Ohio. The award is in recognition of Goodyear's Zero Waste to Landfill Program. Goodyear will receive the award at a banquet in Cleveland on May 17 an ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tops 'Fortune 500' List for Northeast Ohio
May 7, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is the largest business in Northeast Ohio according to the 2012 "Fortune 500" list, which was released today. Based on 2011 sales of $22.8 billion, Goodyear is ranked by FORTUNE as the 126th largest business in the country, up from 139th last year. Compiled since 1955, the "Fortune 50 ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2012
Schrader International, the leading global manufacturer of sensing and valve solutions including Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and fluid control components, today announced that Madison Dearborn Partners Global VI-A L.P. and certain affiliated investment funds (Madison Dearborn) and members of Schrader's mana ... Continue reading
Goodyear Working to Excite Students about Engineering
Apr 20, 2012
More than 900 students, parents and teachers from across northeastern Ohio will visit Firestone High School on April 28, for the 12th annual Goodyear Engineering Career Day. Sponsored by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Engineering Career Day will feature unique opportunities for students to learn about many element ... Continue reading
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