Goodyear to ax production at Valleyfield

(From the Jan. 8 issue of Rubber & Plastics News) AKRON—Goodyear didn´t waste any time in naming a plant where it will reduce tire-building capacity in addition to its Tyler, Texas, facility. The company announced Jan. 4 it will discontinue tire production at its Valleyfield, Quebec, plant, where it makes radial passenger and light truck tires.