Goodyear named a Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovator

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been named a Thomson Reuters 2012 Top 100 Global Innovator, recognising its achievements as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

This is the second year in a row that Goodyear has been recognised by Thomson Reuters, which honours organisations around the world based on a series of proprietary patent-related metrics.

“This recognition is further evidence that Goodyear is continuing its drive as the tyre industry’s innovation leader,” stated Chief Technology Officer Joseph Zekoski. “Whether it’s the innovative tread zones and evolving traction grooves in the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season tyre or future breakthroughs such as Air Maintenance Technology, Goodyear is leading with innovative products that consumers need and want.”

“Innovation is the foundation for economic prosperity and technological advancement,” said David Brown, managing director, Thomson Reuters IP Solutions. “We congratulate the Thomson Reuters 2012 Top 100 Global Innovator companies and their leaders for recognising the important role innovation plays in the successes of today and of tomorrow.”