U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program

Goodyear to Announce Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

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Friday, July 20, 2018
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Goodyear, Akron, Ohio, Ohio, Geography of Arizona, Geography of the United States

AKRON, Ohio, July 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) will report second quarter 2018 financial results on Friday, July 27, to be followed by an investor conference call at 9 a.m.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, July 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) will report second quarter 2018 financial results on Friday, July 27, to be followed by an investor conference call at 9 a.m.
  • Prior to the commencement of the call, the company will post the financial and other related information that will be presented on its investor relations website: http://investor.goodyear.com .
  • Investors, members of the media and other interested persons can access the conference call on the website or via telephone by calling either (877) 876-9176 or (785) 424-1667 before 8:55 a.m. and providing the conference ID "Goodyear."
  • For more information about Goodyear or its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate .

Goodyear Highlights Continuous Improvement in Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

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Friday, July 20, 2018
Ethics, Economy, Applied ethics, U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Goodyear, Global Reporting Initiative, Tire, Corporate social responsibility

AKRON, Ohio, July 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today released its annual report on corporate responsibility performance.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, July 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today released its annual report on corporate responsibility performance.
  • "We take our corporate responsibility seriously, working every day to the benefit of our customers, our associates and our communities, while minimizing our impact on the environment."
  • Products: Goodyear continuously invests in technological advances to innovate and create products and services necessary for an increasingly complex market.
  • Goodyear follows the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards in its corporate responsibility reporting.

Growing Usage of Elastomeric Foam in the Healthcare Industry Will Boost the Elastomeric Foam Market in the Forecast Period

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Thursday, July 12, 2018
U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Chemistry, Elastomers, Copolymers, Nitrile rubber, 1,3-Butadiene, Foam

Moreover, as the growth of the HVAC industry, which is a major end-use industry of elastomeric foam, supported by the strong demand for HVAC systems from the building & construction industry is further driving the demand for elastomeric foam.

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  • Moreover, as the growth of the HVAC industry, which is a major end-use industry of elastomeric foam, supported by the strong demand for HVAC systems from the building & construction industry is further driving the demand for elastomeric foam.
  • Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR): The fastest-growing segment of the Elastomeric Foam Market, by type
    Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) is projected to be the fastest-growing type segment of the Elastomeric Foam Market during the forecast period (2018-2023).
  • This can be attributed to the growing use of elastomeric foam in the HVAC systems as a result of increased regulations for energy efficiency.
  • The APAC region was the largest market for elastomeric foam, in terms of value and volume, in 2017.

Goodyear Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, June 18, 2018
Economy, Business, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Richard J. Kramer, Vice president, Goodyear, Arizona, Chief executive officer

Thompson joined Goodyear in 1983 and served in a wide range of key finance and business roles of increasing responsibility culminating in her appointment as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2013.

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  • Thompson joined Goodyear in 1983 and served in a wide range of key finance and business roles of increasing responsibility culminating in her appointment as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2013.
  • Prior to that, she played a key role in the turnaround of Goodyear's North America business as vice president of finance.
  • "We extend our sincere gratitude to Laura for the outstanding leadership she has provided throughout her career," said Richard J. Kramer, chairman, chief executive officer and president.
  • Laura has left an indelible mark on our company and everyone she has worked with in her time at Goodyear."

Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market 2017-2018 & 2022

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Elastomers, Copolymers, Nitrile rubber, U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Materials, Seal rings, Sealant, O-ring, NBR, Hose, Adhesive, Matter

The "NBR Market by Application (O-Rings & Seals, Hoses, Belts & Cables, Molded & Extruded Products, Adhesives & Sealants, Gloves), End-use Industry (Automotive & Transportation, Industrial, Oil & Gas, Medical), and Region - Global Forecast 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "NBR Market by Application (O-Rings & Seals, Hoses, Belts & Cables, Molded & Extruded Products, Adhesives & Sealants, Gloves), End-use Industry (Automotive & Transportation, Industrial, Oil & Gas, Medical), and Region - Global Forecast 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market is projected to grow from USD 992.4 Million in 2017 to USD 1,393.0 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.0% between 2017 and 2022.
  • Based on application, the NBR market has been segmented into O-rings & seals, hoses, belts & cables, molded & extruded products, adhesives & sealants, and gloves.
  • Based on end-use industry, the NBR market has been segmented into automotive & transportation, industrial, oil & gas, mining & metallurgy, construction, and medical.

IRI Annual Conference Brings Unparalleled Gathering Of Innovation Luminaries To Atlanta For Three Days Of Talks, Workshops, And Breakouts

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Electroencephalography, Emotiv, Goodyear, Lego, Tire, Economy, Business

Among the companies presenting in Atlanta are: Boeing, Emotiv, Facebook, GoFly, Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce, The LEGO Group, RTI International, Chick-fil-A, Salesforce, UPS, and many more.

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  • Among the companies presenting in Atlanta are: Boeing, Emotiv, Facebook, GoFly, Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce, The LEGO Group, RTI International, Chick-fil-A, Salesforce, UPS, and many more.
  • IRI's sessions, keynotes, and workshops will bring together game-changing presentations to break conventional boundaries, borrow from the best, and collaborate without competition.
  • The inventors themselves will be on hand to talk about everything from advanced manufacturing and sensors to medical devices, to name just a few.
  • Innovation Research Interchange (formerly Industrial Research Institute) Annual Conference 2018.

Goodyear Recognized by Honda for Sustainability Leadership

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Transport, Automotive industry, Private transport, Mid-size cars, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Goodyear, Sedans, Acura, Honda

AKRON, Ohio, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) was recognized by Honda North America with its prestigious Supplier Sustainability Award for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) was recognized by Honda North America with its prestigious Supplier Sustainability Award for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
  • Goodyear was honored for excelling in all areas of Honda's seven-part sustainability program: human rights; compliance and ethics; governance; diversity; trade compliance; health and safety; and environmental.
  • Goodyear has a long history of working with Honda and has been supplying tires for the automaker for more than 30 years.
  • Some of the most recent original equipment fitments that were awarded to Goodyear include the Honda Accord and Acura RDX and TLX vehicles.

Saver Automotive adds Matt Broderick as President

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Saver, Economy of the United States, Business, Economy

BALTIMORE, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Albert Lee, Owner and CEO, Saver Automotive Products Inc. , is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Broderick to President of Saver.

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  • BALTIMORE, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Albert Lee, Owner and CEO, Saver Automotive Products Inc. , is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Broderick to President of Saver.
  • Saver Automotive Products Inc. manufactures and markets Goodyear branded auto wiper blades and is the historic share leader in the retail Club sector of the market.
  • Broderick also noted that the "company has developed significant water repelling (hydrophobic) technology" which Saver will bring to consumer products fruition in the near future.
  • Saver Automotive is in Baltimore, Maryland with a modern 100,000 square foot facility which has development, manufacturing, and distribution capacity.

Goodyear Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Natural Rubber

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Monday, April 23, 2018
Rubber, U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Economy, Chemistry, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Goodyear, Business, Natural rubber, Hevea brasiliensis

AKRON, Ohio, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT)today announced a new natural rubber procurement policy that reflects its strong commitment to the responsible sourcing of raw materials.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT)today announced a new natural rubber procurement policy that reflects its strong commitment to the responsible sourcing of raw materials.
  • Traceability Goodyear will work toward and promote practices that lead to the ability to trace natural rubber through the entire supply chain.
  • Natural Rubber Processing Goodyear expects its suppliers who process natural rubber for its usage to manufacture their product in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner.
  • Natural Rubber Growing and Harvesting Process Goodyear encourages its suppliers to utilize best-known cultivation practices for existing planted and replanted natural rubber trees.