Goodyear Celebrates
125 Years
In 1898, Frank Seiberling borrowed $3,500 from his brother-in-law and used it on a down payment for an old strawboard factory on East Market Street in Akron, Ohio. On August 29 of that year, Goodyear was officially incorporated. And on August 29, 2023, Goodyear celebrated its 125-year anniversary.
1898
Company founded by Frank Seiberling with just 13 workers. Produced bicycle & carriage tyres, horseshoe pads and rubber bands.
1905
Wingfoot logo chosen by Frank Seiberling.
1912
Opened first overseas office in London, England.
1915
Expanded to South America and Asia / Pacific regions.
1916
Became world’s largest tyre company. Builds iconic clocktower at Akron HQ.
1917
Built its first blimp: The Pilgrim.
1942
Manufactured FG-1D Corsair and F2-G2 “Super” Corsair fighter jets.
1949
First tyre company to advertise on television.
1950
Produced 500 millionth tyre.
1963
Goodyear tyres set speed record of 600 MPH. Company produces 1 Billionth tyre.
1971
Goodyear tyres were first on the moon.
1977
Launched “Tiempo” – World’s first All-Season tyre.
1983
Produced 3 Billionth tyre at Danville, Virginia truck tyre plant.
1992
Produced first run-flat tyre for Chevrolet Corvette.
2013
Moved to new, LEED Gold certified Headquarters in Akron, Ohio.
2014
Launched Wingfoot One, first of all-new high-tech airship fleet.
2017
Unveiled revolutionary concepts at Geneva Auto Show.
2020
Launched ‘AndGo’ vehicle servicing platform and Goodyear Ventures at Consumer Electronics Show.
2021
Goodyear acquired Cooper Tire & Rubber Company.
2023
Goodyear celebrates its 125-year anniversary.