The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is a leading global tire manufacturer headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with a history dating back to 1898. The company, along with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, and sells a wide range of tires for various applications, including automobiles, trucks, buses, aircraft, motorcycles, and heavy machinery. Goodyear's product offerings include well-known brands such as Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, and Debica, as well as private-label brands. In addition to tire manufacturing, the company provides retreading services for truck and aviation tires, sells tread rubber and other retreading materials, and offers automotive and commercial truck maintenance services. Goodyear operates approximately 1,000 retail outlets globally, distributing its products through independent dealers, regional distributors, and retailers across major markets, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company employs about 62,000 people worldwide, solidifying its position as one of the largest tire companies in the industry.
Vice President and General Manager OE NA Consumer Tires
Steve McClellan
President, Americas
Frank Seiberling
Founder
Mark Stewart
CEO and Board Member
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Autofleet
Series B in 2021
Autofleet Ltd. operates a platform designed to optimize fleet management and mobility services for car rental companies, car-sharing platforms, and other transportation operators. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms to enhance demand prediction, dynamic pricing, and automated fleet management processes. Autofleet’s platform aggregates demand, controls supply, and optimizes operations in real time, enabling clients to maximize revenue and efficiency while minimizing fleet downtime. By partnering with various stakeholders, including utility companies and original equipment manufacturers, Autofleet supports the planning and analysis of transportation deployments, helping to launch new on-demand mobility business models and improve existing operations.
Cooper Tire & Rubber
Acquisition in 2021
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is a prominent manufacturer and marketer of replacement tires, catering to the automobile industry since its founding in 1914. Headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, the company operates through two main segments: North American Tire Operations and International Tire Operations. It designs, manufactures, and sells a diverse range of tires, including those for passenger cars, light trucks, motorcycles, and racing vehicles, as well as tire retread materials. The North American segment primarily focuses on the U.S. replacement market, while the International segment includes manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom, Serbia, and China. Cooper Tire distributes its products through various channels, including independent tire dealers, wholesale distributors, retail chains, and digital platforms, while also serving original equipment manufacturers and end users through its retail stores.
Envoy Technologies
Series A in 2020
Envoy Technologies Inc. offers electric vehicle-sharing services tailored for multifamily residences, workplaces, and hotels. The company provides a range of vehicles, including luxury cars and two-wheelers, alongside essential services such as fleet insurance, customer support, fleet maintenance, on-site car washing, charging station installation, and staff training. Envoy aims to enhance tenant and guest experiences by integrating Mobility as an Amenity™ into properties, allowing users to reserve and access vehicles through a mobile app. The company operates in California and New York, serving locations such as apartments, student housing, office campuses, co-working spaces, hotels, and municipalities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Culver City, California, Envoy Technologies combines innovative technology with robust analytics to implement private and dedicated auto-sharing solutions for various communities.
Raben
Acquisition in 2019
Raben Tire Co., LLC is an automotive service provider based in Evansville, Indiana, established in 1952. The company operates over 33 stores and offers a range of services, including air conditioning, alignment, brakes, shocks and struts, oil changes, and preventive maintenance. Additionally, Raben specializes in the distribution of both new and retreaded tires, catering to retail, commercial, and wholesale customers. Their services extend to various vehicle types, such as passenger cars, light trucks, farm vehicles, heavy trucks, and industrial equipment, ensuring a comprehensive approach to automotive care. As of December 2019, Raben Tire Co. operates as a subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Ventech Systems
Acquisition in 2017
VENTECH Systems GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Dorsten, Germany, specializes in designing and developing stationary tire monitoring systems for the vehicle industry. As a market leader in this field, the company offers fully automated tire inspection technology that efficiently checks tire pressure, tread depth, and vehicle weight for various types of vehicles, including buses, trucks, and cars. This innovative suite of services enhances safety, reduces costs, and saves time for clients. In addition to its core monitoring systems, VENTECH provides technical support and consulting services to ensure optimal operation and customer satisfaction. Since 2017, VENTECH Systems has operated as a subsidiary of Goodyear Proactive Solutions.
Nippon Giant Tire
Acquisition in 2012
Nippon Giant Tire is a manufacturer based in Hyogo, Japan, specializing in off-the-road tires. The company produces a range of tires specifically designed for rigid haulage vehicles and wheel loader vehicles, catering to the needs of heavy cargo-carrying operations. With a focus on durability and performance, Nippon Giant Tire serves industries that require reliable tire solutions for challenging environments.
South Pacific Tyres
Acquisition in 2006
South Pacific Tyres
Celeron Corporation
Acquisition in 1983
Celeron develops, discovers and produces natural, gas and Goodyear is a major user of natural gas for synthetic rubber,'' he said. ''Two, Goodyear has for a long time been interested in diversifying its business away from the automotive cycle and a heavy sensitivity to the energy cycle.
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