AKRON, Ohio, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a bold move that
redefines the boundaries of aerial transportation, The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced the launch
of an exclusive line of tires designed specifically and only for
blimps – the Goodyear SkyGrip™. This revolutionary line
of tires includes all-season, winter, all-terrain and
high-performance tires, ensuring that every blimp can experience
unparalleled performance in the skies.
Goodyear is taking innovation to new
heights with its new line of SkyGrip tires for blimps.
"Goodyear has always been at the forefront of tire innovation,
and with the SkyGrip™ series, we're making a giant
leap – into the air," said Michael
Dougherty, Chief Pilot, Airship Operations at Goodyear.
"Our tires are meticulously engineered to fit blimps and only
blimps. Whether you're navigating through a blustery winter gust or
cruising in the calm summer breeze, SkyGrip™ will keep
your airship moving."
Goodyear projects the addressable market of tires to be 15 by
the year 2050 and plans to capture 100% share immediately.
The SkyGrip™ series boasts a unique cloud tread
pattern, allowing for smooth navigation through the most turbulent
of skies. With the introduction of these tires, Goodyear is adamant
that they are exclusively for blimps – no other aerial or ground
vehicle can harness the power of the SkyGrip™.
"We're not just reaching for the stars; we're providing the
means to roll on them," continued Dougherty. "In my 20 years
as a pilot, I've never seen anything like this tire!"
Goodyear invites the world to look up and witness the future of
blimp travel, because when it comes to innovation, the sky's the
limit.
Click here to learn more than you ever thought you'd need to
know about blimp tires.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55
facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation
Centers in Akron, Ohio,
and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg,
strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set
the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go to
www.goodyear.com/corporate.
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