Since John A. Kennedy launched its predecessor with the Pacific Rim Tool in 1920, Ken-Tool has built its identity around tire service from its Akron base. Today, the independent company works from a 100,000-square-foot facility, manufacturing tire-service tools for the automotive aftermarket while also taking on contract forging work.
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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
Alcon Tool CompanySince 1946, Akron-based Alcon Tool Company has designed and manufactured custom industrial cutting tools, carrying each job from engineering and production through refurbishment. Founded in the Rubber Capital of the World, Alcon built its early reputation serving tire and rubber manufacturers and now supplies precision tooling worldwide, with more than 100,000 square feet of in-house production space. Its blend of hands-on tooling craftsmanship, reverse-engineering know-how, and advanced five-axis CNC machining supports demanding applications across manufacturing.AKRON, OH
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyHeadquartered in Akron, Ohio, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company manufactures tires and develops related mobility services and solutions for customers worldwide. With more than 125 years behind the Goodyear name, the company operates 49 manufacturing facilities across 19 countries and supports consumers and commercial fleets through tire management, connected monitoring and service networks.AKRON, OH