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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) generates a wide range of news that reflects its role as one of the world’s largest tire companies and its ongoing transformation efforts. Company announcements cover financial results, portfolio changes, product launches, and initiatives across its global operations in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions.
Recent news highlights Goodyear’s Goodyear Forward transformation plan, including the completion of planned divestitures such as the sale of the majority of its polymer chemical business and the earlier sale of its Off-the-Road (OTR) tire business and the Dunlop brand. Earnings releases discuss net sales, tire unit volumes, segment operating income, and the impact of transformation benefits, inflation, and volume trends on each regional segment.
Goodyear’s news flow also includes strategic updates in specialized areas, such as unifying its global Aviation business under a single structure to better serve commercial, military, and private aviation customers. The company emphasizes its long history in aviation tire technology and its relationships with original equipment manufacturers, pilots, and fleet managers.
Brand and product news features Goodyear-associated brands like Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels, with announcements of new performance, racing, and off-road products such as the Baja Belted II, Street Comp GHT, and MT Classic Forged wheels. Community and brand-building stories include the long-running Goodyear Highway Hero Award for commercial truck drivers and annual Toys for Tots events hosted at Goodyear Blimp bases in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
Investors and observers can use this news stream to follow Goodyear’s financial performance, strategic portfolio moves, product introductions, and community engagement, gaining context on how the company manages its global tire and related businesses.
Goodyear is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the tenth consecutive year to support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. From Dec. 1 to Dec. 11, donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted at Goodyear Auto Service Centers in Florida and Ohio, with additional drive-thru donation events on Dec. 11, 12, and 13. Donors can receive $10 back on tire alignments at Roll by Goodyear locations during the same period. Goodyear has contributed nearly $500,000 and delivered almost 150,000 toys through this initiative over the past decade.
Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) has launched its Mobile Install service in the greater Atlanta area, enabling customers to have new tires installed at home without additional costs beyond standard installation. This initiative caters to the rising demand for contactless services amid changing shopping habits due to COVID-19. Goodyear technicians maintain strict social distancing protocols during the installation. The service allows customers to conveniently order tires online and schedule installation at their preferred location, aiming to enhance customer convenience and satisfaction.
Goodyear has launched its Mobile Install service in the Chicago suburbs, allowing customers to get new tires installed at home without additional costs. The service adheres to strict social distancing and zero-contact protocols, accommodating consumers' preferences for online shopping and delivery. With the holiday travel season approaching, this initiative aims to enhance convenience for drivers. Goodyear's Mobile Install has received positive feedback in other markets, highlighting its appeal amidst changing shopping habits due to COVID-19.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has formed a strategic partnership with TuSimple, an autonomous trucking technology firm, to supply tires and tire management solutions for TuSimple's Autonomous Freight Network (AFN). This collaboration aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency in autonomous trucking. The partnership includes conducting wear studies to predict maintenance needs and assess tire longevity, contributing to reduced carbon footprints. TuSimple's AFN, launched in July, targets low-cost freight transportation using Level 4 autonomous trucks across the continental U.S.
The Goodyear WinterCommand Ultra tire has launched in the U.S. and Canada, showcasing exceptional performance in winter driving conditions. It ranks No.1 in wet handling, cornering grip, and hydroplaning among competitors. Available in 50 sizes, it features advanced technologies like Cryo-Adaptative compound and ActiveGrip for optimal traction. Initially offered in 23 sizes, with 27 more expected in 2021, it caters to popular vehicles like the Audi A6 and BMW 3 Series. Goodyear aims to enhance driver confidence during inclement weather with this premium studless tire.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has launched the new RH-4A+ tire for off-highway large haulage applications, designed for efficiency in hard rock conditions. This tire features an extra-deep E-4+ tread depth and a high net-to-gross tread pattern, improving productivity and reducing operating costs. Field results showed up to 12% better hours to removal than the RM-4B+. The RH-4A+ includes enhanced durability with Durawall Technology and is available in various sizes. Goodyear also offers EMTrack software for performance monitoring, aiding fleet management.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced its Q3 2020 results, revealing a sales decline of 9% year-over-year to $3.5 billion, impacted by lower volume and reduced tire shipments due to COVID-19. Net loss was $2 million compared to a net income of $88 million in Q3 2019. Adjusted net income fell to $24 million from $105 million last year. Year-to-date sales dropped 21% to $8.7 billion, with a net loss of $1.3 billion, affected by significant impairments and rationalization charges. Despite these challenges, Goodyear reported strong cash flow of $581 million in Q3 and maintained liquidity of $4.2 billion.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has been awarded the Elite Supplier designation by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for its contributions to the F-35 Lightning II program. This honor recognizes Goodyear as one of the top 1% of Lockheed's 1,400 suppliers, highlighting its reliability and quality in delivering parts on time. The award reflects Goodyear's commitment to elite customer service and strong partnership with Lockheed Martin, emphasizing effective problem-solving and alignment of values.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has appointed KADEX Aero Supply as its new aviation distributor in Canada. This partnership aims to enhance Goodyear's market presence, leveraging KADEX's extensive distribution network since 1994. KADEX services a range of aviation operations, from general aviation to airlines, ensuring that Goodyear's aviation tires are readily accessible. With over 100 years in the aviation sector, Goodyear continues to be a leading supplier of aviation tires globally, recognized for their quality and performance.
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