Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:tire
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
Acquired by Michelin in 1990
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| gptkbp:advertising |
Aggressive marketing in motorsports
Focus on off-road enthusiasts Targeting performance car owners |
| gptkbp:awards |
Consumer Reports ratings
Best in class for off-road tires Various tire performance awards |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Charitable contributions
Support for local events Sponsorship of educational programs |
| gptkbp:founded |
1870
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| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Benjamin_Franklin_Goodrich
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Akron,_Ohio
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| gptkbp:history |
Expanded into tire manufacturing in the early 1900s
Established as a rubber company Pioneered innovations in tire design |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
BFGoodrich Tires
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| gptkbp:innovation |
First tire with a tread pattern designed for off-road use
Development of performance tires for sports cars First radial tire in the U. S. Introduction of run-flat tires |
| gptkbp:market |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia gptkb:North_America |
| gptkbp:notable_products |
gptkb:All-Terrain_T/_A_KO2
gptkb:Mud-Terrain_T/_A_KM3 gptkb:g-Force_Sport_Comp-2 Radial T/ A |
| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:Michelin
|
| gptkbp:partnership |
Various automotive manufacturers
Motorsport teams Off-road vehicle manufacturers |
| gptkbp:products |
Racing tires
Light truck tires Passenger tires Off-road tires |
| gptkbp:research_and_development |
Collaboration with universities
Investment in tire technology Testing facilities in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:slogan |
The Ultimate Off-Road Tire
|
| gptkbp:sponsorship |
gptkb:NASCAR
gptkb:Racing Off-road racing events |
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Recycling programs
Eco-friendly tire production |
| gptkbp:website |
www.bfgoodrichtires.com
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rob_Mac_Cachren
gptkb:Mint_400 gptkb:Robby_Gordon gptkb:Cooper_Tire gptkb:Hankook_Tire_&_Technology |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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