News

23 Aug 2014

Newest Goodyear Blimp Christened by Robin Roberts AKRON, Ohio, August 23, 2014 – The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company’s newest blimp, Wingfoot One, was christened today by Robin Roberts, the award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ “Good Morning America.”  Wingfoot One officially joins Goodyear’s fleet of blimps, ushering in a new era of technologically-advanced airships. Roberts, […] Read More

28 Jul 2014

AKRON, Ohio – Wingfoot One has been selected as the name for The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company’s newest airship, the company announced today. Wingfoot One was selected from nearly 15,000 names submitted in an on-line public contest that started four months ago.  A panel of Goodyear judges narrowed the submissions to 10 finalists before […] Read More

29 May 2014

Plan focused on capturing growth opportunities, increasing shareholder returns New plant addresses growing market demand for high-value-added tyres in Americas Shareholder return program more than doubles to approximately $650 million 20% increase in quarterly common stock dividend Share repurchase program increased to $450 million AKRON, Ohio, May 29, 2014 – The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber […] Read More

15 Apr 2014

The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company achieved many milestones in 2013, a year that was unlike any other in its 115-year history. Achieving record segment operating income and strong cash flow were just two of those highlighted by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Kramer at the company’s annual shareholder meeting today. This outstanding […] Read More