Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Butadiene supplier)
While primarily a tire manufacturer, Goodyear is a major user and sometimes supplier of butadiene captured from its operations, providing access to butadiene supply chains globally.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is a multinational tire manufacturer headquartered in Akron, Ohio. The company is one of the world's largest tire producers, with a significant global manufacturing and distribution footprint. It produces tires for passenger cars, commercial trucks, aviation, and off-road vehicles, along with related rubber products and services. While primarily known for tires, the company also operates a chemical division that produces and supplies butadiene, a key feedstock for synthetic rubber and other chemical applications. This division leverages Goodyear's integration into the tire value chain to supply butadiene to internal and external customers. Goodyear's market position is anchored in its strong brand recognition, extensive distribution network, and substantial research and development capabilities in tire technology and rubber compounding. The butadiene supply business is a niche but integrated part of its operations, supporting both internal needs and external sales.
