Founded in 1961 by former Tech International employee Bob Cornell, 31 Incorporated manufactures tire repair materials and supplies, and has grown from its early beginnings into an internationally known company. Its primary manufacturing operation remains in rural Newcomerstown, Ohio, with a secondary operation in Shangyu City, Zhejiang, China.
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GlueTreadBorn from a punctured ATV tire in Dave Auble’s garage in April 2018, GlueTread makes American-made repair kits for off-road tire sidewalls and other trail-stopping damage. The family-owned company, now run by friends and family from its headquarters in Hiram, Ohio, developed what it describes as the first external sidewall-repair solution and designs its products to keep drivers self-reliant while extending tire life.HIRAM, OH
King MachineFamily-owned since its 1951 founding in Akron, King Machine has grown from a regional manufacturer into a multi-facility tire-industry company serving customers across the United States and Mexico. Today, it is known for pairing 75 years of American manufacturing experience with unusually fast, technically precise tire mold production and support for original-equipment and replacement markets.AKRON, OH
RJS CorporationFounded by the three Slezak brothers shortly after World War II, RJS Corporation grew from an Akron basement operation into a longstanding manufacturer serving the tire industry worldwide. Established more than 75 years ago, the company now designs and builds specialized equipment at its 50,000-square-foot Ohio facility, including its well-known tension controllers for radial-tire production. RJS also takes on custom design-to-spec and build-to-print work for other industrial customers.AKRON, OH
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyFounded in 1898 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company manufactures tires and operates facilities in 19 countries. The company describes its business as focused on tires and service, with about 63,000 associates, and serves consumer, commercial, and aviation tire needs through products and service offerings.AKRON, OH