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Possible B.F.Goodrich Upgrade
Possible B.F.Goodrich Upgrade
WOODBURN, Ind. (Dec. 14, 2016) — Michelin North America Inc. is considering a “potential investment” over the coming five years in its BFGoodrich Fort Wayne tire plant to support its “ambition to grow the BFG brand in the U.S. and around the world.” In a statement, Michelin said “no […]
In Akron, Ohio, in 1870,
Dr. B F Goodrich established the first tyre plant in North America. Performance was already ingrained in the brand’s DNA even back then. This prompted Charles Cross Goodrich, Benjamin’s son, to build the nation’s first tyre research facility.
As a result, BFGoodrich started to distinguish itself from the competition as early as 1903, when it supplied the Winton Touring Car, the first vehicle to cross North America from east to west, with tyres.
BFGoodrich quickly realised that there was another way to increase mobility and decided to join the fast growing aeronautics sector.
This gave the risk. Possible B.F.Goodrich Upgrade
taking brand new ways to push the envelope.
In 1909, at the first international air race held in Reims
, the brand was associated with the 75 km/h speed record achieved on a Curtiss Aeroplane Corporation aircraft.
The opportunity to overcome a task that was previously inconceivable offered itself in the 1920s. The Spirit of St. Louis, in which Charles Lindbergh completed the first nonstop transatlantic flight in history, was equipped with BFGoodrich tyres in 1927.
Possible B.F.Goodrich Upgrade
To my knowledge, Michelin Tyres of North America consequently makes B.F. Goodrich tyres. Thus, the B.F. Goodrich Corporation. Which was formerly called B.F. Goodrich Company. Accordingly, stopped making their tyres in 1988. and sold the business and the B.F. Goodrich name to Michelin.
B.F. Goodrich was one of the world’s
leading 4×4 tyre makers and sold the business and the B.F. Goodrich name to Michelin. In my opinion, Michelin wanted the 4×4 side of the business, to fill in a missing link in their tyre portfolio.
Here at Pellon Tyres, we have a great interest in BFG tyres. Consequently, we are members of a UK 4×4 Web site. Therefore, Goodrich tyres have a great reputation. Particularly when it comes to 4×4 enthusiasts. Because these guys know all about some of the very best 4×4 tyres that are available in the U.K. and the rest of the world.
BFG When it comes to all 4×4 tyre
classes for off-road use, 4×4 tyres are the best. Hence, “off-Road” tyres are renowned for their durability, strength, and mileage.
As a result, a $50 million investment in the BFG brand will result in many new jobs and possibly an upgrade to the current line of car and light truck tyres.
Eric Roberts
WOODBURN, IN (December 14, 2016) Michelin North America Inc.
is considering a “potential investment” over the coming five years. Hence, in its BFGoodrich Fort Wayne tyre plant, it supports its “ambition to grow the BFG brand in the U.S. and around the world.”
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Eric has spent all his working life apart from a brief 6 months as a firefighter in the tyre trade. Married to Michelle, having 8 children all now grownup.
Tyres are Eric's life long passion. Apart from running his business Eric is a keen Blogger and runs 4 online websites relating to his business.
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