Goodyear to close Taiwan tyre factory in July

ERJ staff report (DS)

Taipei, Taiwan -- Goodyear's Taiwan subsidiary is to close its only plant, located in Taoyuan, Taiwan, from 31 July. The company posted a Chinese-language statement on its local website confirming the move.

Goodyear said its decision is in line with its policy of moving production to low-cost countries.

ERJ lists the plant as making car, light truck and heavy truck tyres with capacity for 3500 units per day. It was built in 1971 and employs around 150.

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Goodyear website (Taiwan -- Chinese language)

Press release from Goodyear

Above release auto-translated into English (from Chinese)