Goodyear

Fifty Years After Going to the Moon, Goodyear Looks to Space to Enhance Tire Performance

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Friday, July 12, 2019
U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Goodyear, Companies, Precipitated silica, Tire, International Space Station, Plastics, Economy of the United States

With an expected launch on July 21, the SpaceX CRS-18 will head to the ISS with a Goodyear experiment onboard.

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  • With an expected launch on July 21, the SpaceX CRS-18 will head to the ISS with a Goodyear experiment onboard.
  • In the microgravity environment of the space station, Goodyear will study the formation of silica particles, a common material used in consumer tires.
  • By gathering knowledge from this evaluation, Goodyear engineers and scientists can determine if unique forms of precipitated silica might be considered in tires to enhance performance.
  • "Goodyear quite literally has gone to the moon and back to take tire performance to new levels for consumers," said Chris Helsel, Goodyear's chief technology officer.

Compass Datacenters Begins Construction Of First Two Data Centers On Phoenix Campus

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
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DALLAS, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Compass Datacenters has begun construction of the first two data centers on its campus in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear, Arizona.

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  • DALLAS, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Compass Datacenters has begun construction of the first two data centers on its campus in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear, Arizona.
  • "Compass Datacenters is a world-class company and a magnificent addition to our growing technology base," said Goodyear, Arizona Mayor Georgia Lord.
  • "Greater Phoenix is rapidly becoming a leading market for data centers in the U.S.," says Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council.
  • The campus model is a natural evolution of Compass' business model, delivering high-quality dedicated data centers with industry-leading delivery timeframes and cost-efficiency.

Goodyear Teams with Root Insurance to Reward Safe Drivers

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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"Goodyear continues to test and innovate ways to make it easier for consumers to buy and install tires," said Mike Dauberman, chief digital officer, Goodyear North America.

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  • "Goodyear continues to test and innovate ways to make it easier for consumers to buy and install tires," said Mike Dauberman, chief digital officer, Goodyear North America.
  • Root is a licensed insurance carrier powered by mobile and founded on the principle that car insurance rates should be based on how you drive, not who you are.
  • "We are thrilled to collaborate with Goodyear to provide our customers with another benefit for using Root insurance," said Kumi Walker, Root's chief corporate development & strategy officer.
  • Through smartphone technology and data science, Root measures driving behavior and uses it as the primary factor in determining rates.

Goodyear Highlights Evolving Commitment to Corporate Responsibility in Annual Report

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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AKRON, Ohio, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT)today released its annual report on corporate responsibility performance.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT)today released its annual report on corporate responsibility performance.
  • Some highlights include the following:
    Sustainable Sourcing:At Goodyear, sustainable sourcing is our approach to responsibly sourcing the materials used for our operations and products.
  • Goodyear follows the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard in its corporate responsibility reporting.
  • To access this year's report, visit: http://bit.ly/2WBwZAU
    Corporate responsibility continues to be an integral part of Goodyear's business strategy, and our expanded corporate responsibility strategy, Goodyear Better Future, will help us drive sustainable growth while increasing the positive impact of our brand.

Goodyear Recognized by General Motors and Ford for Excellence in Original Equipment

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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Goodyear was honored as a top performing global supplier with Ford's World Excellence Award on May 21, at the 21st annual Ford World Excellence Awards in Dearborn, Michigan.

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  • Goodyear was honored as a top performing global supplier with Ford's World Excellence Award on May 21, at the 21st annual Ford World Excellence Awards in Dearborn, Michigan.
  • Hau Thai-Tang, Ford chief product development and purchasing officer and Linda Cash, Ford vice president, quality and new model programs, presented Goodyear with the award.
  • Goodyear was recognized for exceeding expectations as a supplier and achieving the highest levels of excellence in quality, cost, performance and delivery.
  • "Goodyear values our relationship with original equipment customers like GM and Ford because they challenge us to take technology and innovation to the next level."

Goodyear, Borrow Pilot Predictive Digital Service Solutions with Electric Vehicle Fleets

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Thursday, May 30, 2019
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Goodyear is using its unique predictive tire servicing solution for connected fleets to forecast and automatically schedule needed tire maintenance and replacement.

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  • Goodyear is using its unique predictive tire servicing solution for connected fleets to forecast and automatically schedule needed tire maintenance and replacement.
  • "Goodyear is focused on the future of mobility with a strong emphasis on fleets and electric vehicles," said Chris Helsel, Goodyear's chief technology officer.
  • "This relationship with Borrow continues our testing of digital service solutions for consumer fleets, allowing Goodyear to lead in this space."
  • Goodyear's focus is to service the fleet's tires, as well as provide additional services to maximize Borrow's uptime and customer experience.

Goodyear Hosts Third Annual Global Week of Volunteering

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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AKRON, Ohio, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will highlight its commitment to volunteerism and caring for communities with its third annual Global Week of Volunteering, May 30 through June 5.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will highlight its commitment to volunteerism and caring for communities with its third annual Global Week of Volunteering, May 30 through June 5.
  • Since its inception, the Global Week of Volunteering has contributed more than 15,000 hours of volunteer service performed by thousands of associates in 22 locations where Goodyear operates.
  • "Goodyear's week of volunteering allows us to rally our collective passion for volunteerism in one unified effort to serve."
  • The Global Week of Volunteering reflects Goodyear's commitment to providing associates with opportunities to support safe, smart and sustainable community programs around the globe.

Superior Tire & Service to offer former, active military members retail discounts

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
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This Memorial Day, Superior Tire & Services Goodyear stores will honor all former and active military members by giving them free car care checks and offering them all Goodyear Tires at cost.

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  • This Memorial Day, Superior Tire & Services Goodyear stores will honor all former and active military members by giving them free car care checks and offering them all Goodyear Tires at cost.
  • Superior Tire & Service is a proud supporter of Honor and Remember, a military support program whose mission is to recognize the sacrifice of Americas military fallen service members and their families by paying tribute to all military lives lost, not only why serving on active duty but also as a result of serving.
  • Military customers who come into any of our 17 retail stores between May 23 27 will receive a free car care check and Goodyear Tires at COST.
  • Superior Tire & Service operates in Idaho and Nevada.

Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires Honor Military Service; Offer Free Car Care Checks and Exclusive Discounts this Memorial Day

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
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AKRON, Ohio, May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires have teamed up to observe Memorial Day with a donation to the Honor and Remember organization and offer special discounts, including free car care checks, to current and past members of the U.S. military.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires have teamed up to observe Memorial Day with a donation to the Honor and Remember organization and offer special discounts, including free car care checks, to current and past members of the U.S. military.
  • In addition, military customers who schedule an appointment from May 23-27 for any service before June 13 will receive a free car care check as well as 10% off of Goodyear tires.
  • Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires currently employ more than 250 classified military members in stores across the United States.
  • Honor and Remember, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is embodied by the Honor and Remember flag.

Tripshot Hires Valley Metro Exec, Expands into AZ

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
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Rob Antoniak, the former chief operating officer for Valley Metro who spearheaded a trailblazing partnership between a transit agency and a private autonomous vehicle firm, has joined Next Generation mobility company Tripshot.

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  • Rob Antoniak, the former chief operating officer for Valley Metro who spearheaded a trailblazing partnership between a transit agency and a private autonomous vehicle firm, has joined Next Generation mobility company Tripshot.
  • Antoniak, a Northern Arizona University graduate and former Goodyear vice mayor, joined Valley Metros executive management team in 2016.
  • About Tripshot: Tripshot enhances mobility for cities, campuses, communities and companies through its real-time GPS platform.
  • Currently, Tripshot moves tens of thousands of passengers every day as the trusted mobility platform for many Bay Area Fortune 500 companies.