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GOODYEAR CELEBRATES 111 YEARS OF INNOVATION

AKRON, Ohio, August 28, 2009 – In celebration of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s 111th anniversary, the company is recognizing its most significant moments in history with a compilation of “Goodyear’s top 111 innovations, inspirations and historic firsts.”

The list reflects Goodyear’s pioneering spirit of innovation throughout the years, which has been felt across the earth, the skies and even the moon.

“Innovation is what has made Goodyear what it is today,” said Jean-Claude Kihn, Goodyear’s senior vice president and chief technical officer. “Not only is innovation an important part of our past, but it’s even more so our goal for the future.”

More than a century of innovation has secured Goodyear’s place in history. Some of the company’s most memorable contributions include:

Aug 28, 2009
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