AKRON (May 2)—Goodyear plans to double its seamless tread production capability at its Social Circle, Ga., retread operation, the Akron tire and rubber manufacturer announced May 2. The project is being done to meet growing North American demand for truck tire retreading systems, the company said. Through its investment, Goodyear will acquire six additional tread-producing presses for its UniCircle-brand retread system and add about 40 new jobs at the plant.
Goodyear to double production capability at Georgia retread facility
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