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Goodyear closes its South African Manufacturing plant

07 July, 2025
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Goodyear ceases tyre production in South Africa

Goodyear ceases tyre production in South Africa

Goodyear has announced that following eight decades of manufacturing tyres, they have decided to close their production facilities in Kariega, Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. As part of the brands future international restructuring plans.

The closure will result in around 900 employees job becoming at risk and thousands of jobs in secondary industries are also under threat.

In an official statement Goodyear says “We are currently transforming our go-to market strategy in Europe, the Middle East and African regions in order, to optimise the company’s footprint and brand portfolio. Therefore, Goodyear South Africa is launching a restructuring process in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Relations Act to address proposals regarding the closure of the tyre plant."

“However, Goodyear will continue to maintain a sales and distribution and Hi-Q retail presence in South Africa”

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