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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. Scroll down to explore our timeline 1898 1898 Goodyear is founded by Frank A. Seiberling and enters its first home: a strawboard factory on the banks of the Little Cuyahoga River in East Akron, Ohio, USA. The company is named in honour of Charles Goodyear, who discovered the rubber vulcanization process in 1839. The company makes horseshoe pads, bicycle and carriage tyres, sealing rings for canning, fire hose and even rubber poker chips. 1898 Goodyear is founded by Frank A. Seiberling and enters its first home: a strawboard factory on the banks of the Little Cuyahoga River in East Akron, Ohio, USA. The company is named in honour of Charles Goodyear, who discovered the rubber vulcanization process in 1839. The company makes horseshoe pads, bicycle and carriage tyres, sealing rings for canning, fire hose and even rubber poker chips. 1898 1908 Henry Ford's Model T, fitted with Goodyear tyres, is a sensation with middle class consumers. 1908 1908 Henry Ford's Model T, fitted with Goodyear tyres, is a sensation with middle class consumers. 1908 1964 1964 Using Goodyear tyres, Craig Breedlove becomes the first man to top 600 miles (960km) an hour. 1964 Using Goodyear tyres, Craig Breedlove becomes the first man to top 600 miles (960km) an hour. 1964 1971 The first tyres on the moon – Apollo 14's MET (Modularized Equipment Transporter) – was shod with Goodyear's XLT tyres. 1971 1971 The first tyres on the moon – Apollo 14's MET (Modularized Equipment Transporter) – was shod with Goodyear's XLT tyres. 1971 1985 1985 Goodyear supplies the first radial tyres for commercial aircraft. 1985 Goodyear supplies the first radial tyres for commercial aircraft. 1985 1993 Goodyear introduces the Aquatred tyre, offering a revolutionary design which delivers high performance traction in both wet and dry conditions. 1993 1993 Goodyear introduces the Aquatred tyre, offering a revolutionary design which delivers high performance traction in both wet and dry conditions. 1993 1997 1997 Goodyear is first to win 350 F1 Grand Prix races. 1997 Goodyear is first to win 350 F1 Grand Prix races. 1997 1998 Goodyear celebrates its 100th anniversary. 1998 1998 Goodyear celebrates its 100th anniversary. 1998 2003 2003 Goodyear stands at the pinnacle of drag racing, winning the most championships in both the professional and sportsman categories in the National Hot Rod and International Hot Rod Association competitions. 2003 Goodyear stands at the pinnacle of drag racing, winning the most championships in both the professional and sportsman categories in the National Hot Rod and International Hot Rod Association competitions. 2003 2004 Goodyear and NASCAR celebrate their 50th anniversary together. Goodyear is the longest-running sponsor of the sport. 2004 2004 Goodyear and NASCAR celebrate their 50th anniversary together. Goodyear is the longest-running sponsor of the sport. 2004 2005 2005 Goodyear launches RunOnFlat Technology – the next generation of run flat tyres available for all kinds of motorists. Goodyear tyres with RunOnFlat Technology are the first tyres that can run up to 80kph for 80km with punctures. 2005 Goodyear launches RunOnFlat Technology – the next generation of run flat tyres available for all kinds of motorists. Goodyear tyres with RunOnFlat Technology are the first tyres that can run up to 80kph for 80km with punctures. 2005 2009 Goodyear and NASA invent "Spring Tire" for moon – an energy efficient tyre that would not go flat. 2009 2009 Goodyear and NASA invent "Spring Tire" for moon – an energy efficient tyre that would not go flat. 2009 2010 2010 Goodyear Asia Pacific begins introducing the company’s proprietary Fuel Saving Technology into new tyres, letting drivers go further for less and reduce emissions. 2010 Goodyear Asia Pacific begins introducing the company’s proprietary Fuel Saving Technology into new tyres, letting drivers go further for less and reduce emissions. 2010 2012 Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology™ is recognized by Time Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2012. 2012 2012 Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology™ is recognized by Time Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2012. 2012 2012 2012 Goodyear discovers that using soybean oil in tyres can potentially increase tread life by 10 percent and reduce the use of petroleum-based oil in the manufacturing process. 2012 Goodyear discovers that using soybean oil in tyres can potentially increase tread life by 10 percent and reduce the use of petroleum-based oil in the manufacturing process. 2012 2014 Goodyear announces plans to convert waste from rice harvest to fuel-efficient tyre treads. 2014 2014 Goodyear announces plans to convert waste from rice harvest to fuel-efficient tyre treads. 2014 2015 2015 Goodyear Asia Pacific introduces the “Road Therapy” campaign. Road Therapy recognizes the power of driving in transforming emotions. 2015 Goodyear Asia Pacific introduces the “Road Therapy” campaign. Road Therapy recognizes the power of driving in transforming emotions. 2015 Welcome to Goodyear Singapore

Goodyear Orient Company (Private) Limited (GOCPL), a wholly-owned USA subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, was registered in Singapore on December 1917. Prior to establishing its own buying operation, Goodyear had been buying rubber in the Far East through a British trading company.

Based in Singapore, Goodyear Orient Company (Private) Limited (GOCPL) manages the Natural Rubber (NR) purchasing, delivery, financing and quality assurance for the worldwide operations associated with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

In 1964, Goodyear opened a sales office in Singapore to supply tyres to the local market and to support the regional aviation business.

Today, Goodyear Orient (Company) Private Limited continues to supply the local passenger market through Distributors as well as supporting the aviation business and performing various export activities for the region. Back to top

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