Goodyear Europe

Goodyear's European presence began with the company's first London office in 1912. Brussels is now the home base of two business units controlling operations in the European Union and Eastern Europe, respectively. Goodyear is presently Europe's second-largest tire maker. Among Goodyear's European facilities are two major, state-of-the-art proving grounds. The Goodyear Technical Center in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg is the home of the company's tire research and development efforts for Europe and Asia. It develops tires for virtually every type of vehicle. Servicing Goodyear manufacturing plants worldwide, its staff of engineers, technicians and scientists provide tire designs and specifications for products sold in more than 180 markets worldwide. The other major facility is the 445-acre, year-round proving ground in Mireval in southern France. Goodyear also has facilities in Poland, Slovenia, Germany and the Netherlands, with activities which include production of tires, steel tire cord, textiles, power transmissions, air springs and aero retreading.