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July 1, 2003 BFGoodrich® Tires Celebrates 100 Year History with Ford Motor Company Troy, MI From the Model A to the new Mustang, Ford and BFGoodrich® Tires are a winning team "It's astounding that a company who did business with my great-grandfather, Henry Ford, is still doing business with Ford today, under essentially the same name and providing essentially the same product," said Ford. "Our 100th anniversary is a great time to reach out to our extended Ford family to let them know how important they are to us. And that's especially true for our suppliers." BFGoodrich Tires got their start in the automotive industry in 1896 when BFGoodrich engineers began manufacturing pneumatic tires for horseless carriages. BFGoodrich was the first tiremaker to produce and sell pneumatic tires for cars in America. It was natural then that in 1903 Henry Ford went to BFGoodrich Tires to outfit his first Model A. BFGoodrich Tires has been a technology developer with Ford Motor Company throughout its history with a steady stream of concept, production and race car fitments. Today, BFGoodrich tires are found on the Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 as well as the Mercury Marauder and SUVs. And look for BFGoodrich Tires on the sidewall when the all-new 2005 Ford Mustang rolls out later this year. "BFGoodrich is proud to be recognized by Ford as one of their original, and constant suppliers," said Bob Carroll, international vice president for the Michelin Group, which manufactures BFGoodrich tires worldwide. "We have enjoyed working with Ford throughout their first 100 years and look forward to supplying excellent tires to them for at least 100 more." BFGoodrich tires, made for people looking to take control of the driving experience, combine technological expertise with the knowledge gained in motorsports to offer a traction advantage for almost every type of vehicle and driving preference. Visit BFGoodrich tires online at http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com. |
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