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Boeing Names Goodyear a Supplier of the Year

^{Published on 2013-04-19 12:15:38 - Market Wire}
 

Boeing Names Goodyear a Supplier of the Year -- SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company on April 18 presented The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) with a Boeing Supplier of the Year award for its exceptional performance and contributions to Boeing's overall success during 2012.

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Goodyear was one of 16 companies and one university to receive a Supplier of the Year award, which was presented during a ceremony at the San Diego Convention Center. Goodyear was selected from a pool of more than 23,000 Boeing suppliers from around the world.

"In today's challenging business environment, an agile supply chain that continuously delivers excellent performance is critical," said Jack House , vice president of Supplier Management for Boeing Defense, Space & Security and leader of Boeing's companywide Supplier Management program. "The suppliers receiving Supplier of the Year awards have demonstrated outstanding commitment to providing our customers with the best-value, highest-quality products and services, while meeting the customers' requirements and anticipating their needs for the future."

"Boeing has been a valued Goodyear customer for many years," said Pierre Jambon, vice president, Off-Highway Tires, Goodyear. "We are proud to receive the Boeing Supplier of the Year award. This is an important honor, and we look forward to maintaining a high level of excellence as we continue to supply our premium tires and services to Boeing."

The selection of the winning suppliers is based on statistical measurements of quality, on-time delivery, post-delivery support, cost and the ability to anticipate and respond to changing customer requirements, according to Boeing.

About Goodyear Aviation:
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is a leading supplier of aviation tires for commercial, military and general aviation aircraft. Operating a global business from its Akron, Ohio, headquarters, Goodyear manufactures aviation tires and retreads in the United States, Thailand, Brazil and The Netherlands. For more information about Goodyear Aviation tires, visit [ http://www.goodyearaviation.com ].

SOURCE The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company