Cooper
   
Lra J.Cooper forms the Cooper Corporation for the production of new tires. He distributes Cooper brand tires through his wholesale business. |
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The company becomes a publicly held corporation on July 11 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. |
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The company joins the ranks of the "Fortune 500"listing of the largest American industrial companies. |
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Net sales of the company reach $1 billion. |
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As one of 2 American Tire Companies,Cooper has 60 |
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manufactories and distribution points in 13 countries with over 20,000 global employees. |
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Chengshan
Rongcheng Rubber Factory was established with 70 staff dealing with tire retread, manufacture 400-12 and 750-16 bias tires. |
Approved by State Department and became the pioneer of radial tire manufacturing.
Became one of 512 key large and medimu size national enterprises of China. |
Total investment of RMB 160 million. One of China's 9.5 key technical development items, Production capacity of 1 million radial tires, with 11 sizes beting granted by national technology institute."Cheng-shan"brand tires had achievement of "China Well-known Trademark", "Shandong Famous Brand".
Unveiling of Chengshan corporation logo in Beijing city Hall. Awarded |
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"China Famous Brand","No.1 Quality and Credit Brand","China top 500 most valuable brand", and Brand had a worth of RMB 4000 million.
Cooper invested and acquired 51% of China 3rd largest tire manufacturer and formed Cooper Chengshan (Shandong)Tire Co., Ltd. |
