Goodyear completes purchase of Cooper
By Jim Gibbins - 1st July 2021
USA - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, USA has announced it has completed its acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, finalizing the merger agreement made public on February 22. The combination unites two leading tire companies with complementary product portfolios, services and capabilities to create a stronger U.S.-based leader in the global tyre industry. The combined company, it said, would offer more options across the value spectrum making it easier for customers and consumers to choose Goodyear- and Cooper-branded tyres.