WHAT:

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) will reveal design plans, architectural renderings and hold a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction to prepare the Carson, Calif., airship base for the arrival of the newest Goodyear Blimp, Wingfoot Two later in 2017.

WHEN:

The ceremony will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. PST.

WHERE:

The Goodyear Blimp Base (19200 S. Main St., Gardena, Calif., 90248).

WHO:

Goodyear representatives and civic leaders will participate in the ceremony.

CONTACT:

For media credentials or additional information, please contact:

Priscilla Tasker, 310-344-0478, Priscilla_Tasker@goodyear.com

Emily Cropper, 330-796-3823, Emily_Cropper@goodyear.com