| Company: | Goodrich Aerostructures |
| Web Address: | http://www.aerostructures.goodrich.com |
| Address: | 850 Lagoon Drive Chula Vista, CA 91910 |
| Phone: | (619) 691-4111 |
| Type: | Defense Contractors |
| Profile: | Goodrich History
Here you will find a few highlights of our proud 130-year history.
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Goodrich establishes the first rubber company west of the Allegheny Mountains, leading to Akron, Ohio, becoming the Rubber Capital of the World.
BFGoodrich establishes one of the first research labs in the United States.
BFGoodrich scientist Dr. Waldo Semon plasticizes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) giving birth to the multi-billion-dollar worldwide vinyl industry.
Charles Lindbergh electrifies the world when he flies nonstop from New York to Paris. His plane is equipped with Goodrich airplane tires.
After years of intensive research, BFGoodrich scientists discover a way to produce synthetic rubber. This breakthrough helps the United States win World War II, as the nation's supply of natural rubber was cut off.
BFGoodrich revolutionizes the tire industry by inventing the tubeless tire.
America's first astronauts come to BFGoodrich for the suits that will protect them in outer space.
BFGoodrich exits the tire business.
BFGoodrich celebrates its 125th anniversary. Now building on its strengths in aerospace and performance materials, BFGoodrich is a company with a proud heritage and an exciting future.
BFGoodrich completes acquisition of Rohr. The addition of this outstanding company, with annual sales of more than $1 billion, significantly expands BFG's presence as a supplier of complex integrated aircraft systems.
July 12, 1999
BFGoodrich acquires Coltec Industries, creating a multi-industry company with leading positions in aerospace, performance materials and engineered industrial products.
2001
BFGoodrich exits the specialty chemicals business completing its transformation to a leading aerospace and industrial products company.
BFGoodrich becomes Goodrich Corporation to reflect the growing, dynamic company it has become.
2002
Goodrich spins off its industrial businesses to shareholders - creating two strong publicly traded companies focused on their own customers, products and markets. The new EnPro Industries, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol NPO.
Goodrich acquires TRW Aeronautical Systems creating the world's largest "pure play" aerospace company. |
| Specialty: | http://www.goodrich.com/Businesses |
| Locations: | Corporate Headquarters
Four Coliseum Centre
2730 West Tyvola Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217-4578
USA
Phone Number: +1 (704) 423-7000 |
| Other: | Careers
Goodrich Corporation offers an array of challenging career opportunities that promise real responsibility and meaningful rewards with a growing, global industry leader. We are committed to attracting, developing and motivating talented people who have the drive, desire and determination to achieve in a fast-paced environment, and we back up that commitment with a competitive package of benefits and performance-based compensation. Our geographic and business diversity translates into a broad range of options for career advancement, making Goodrich an excellent choice for people who will help us deliver on our vision of creating value through excellence in people, quality and innovation. |
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