Goodyear in North Bay is on the move

Goodyear Canada Inc.
News Release

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Due to increasing demand for off-the-road retreaded tires in the construction, mining, forestry and recycling industries, Goodyear Canada Inc. announced today the building of a new retread plant in North Bay, scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2008.

The new 80,000 square foot facility is designed using Lean manufacturing principles to support continuous flow of production.

“Goodyear has been a committed corporate citizen, operating a retread plant in the City of North Bay for the past 21 years,” said Glenn Bennett, Business Centre Manager, Goodyear Canada. “Moving the retread operation into a larger facility reinforces our commitment to the Northern Ontario community.”

“Our Associates are second to none in the industry,” said Mark Pillow, Director of Commercial Systems and Off Highway, Goodyear Canada. “The plant’s ISO 9001 registration is a tribute to the quality management systems they have put into place.”

Why Retread?
According to the Tire Retreading Information Bureau, approximately 18.6 million retreaded tires were sold in North America in 2006, with sales in excess of $3 billion.

Retreads provide reliable service equal to, and in some cases better than, new tires. The casing of a tire is a highly engineered structure, designed to carry very high loads, which can readily outlast the original tread moulded onto it. Putting a new tread onto the original casing greatly extends a tire’s lifespan. Retreaded tires also provide an environmental benefit, by helping to divert thousands of scrap tires from disposal each year.

About Goodyear Canada
Goodyear Canada Inc. is a leading manufacturer of tires for automotive and commercial/industrial markets. The company has operations and offices in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, in addition to a national network of committed independent retailers. Goodyear Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio.

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