| The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) is a manufacturer of tires and rubber products, engaging in operations in most regions of the world. The Company, together with its United States and international subsidiaries and joint ventures, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes tires for most applications. It also manufactures and markets rubber-related chemicals for various applications. Goodyear is an operator of commercial truck service and tire retreading centers. The Company manufactures its products in 64 manufacturing facilities in 25 countries, including the United States. In the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company operated its business through five segments: North American Tire; European Union Tire; Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Tire (Eastern Europe Tire); Latin American Tire, and Asia Pacific Tire. On July 31, 2007, Goodyear completed the sale of its Engineered Products business segment to EPD Inc. |
