ABOUT US

Founded in 1948, Goodyear Rubber Products, Inc., is a privately owned master distributor and fabricator of industrial rubber products with 6 locations in the State of Florida.

Though we are proud of our more than 75 YEARS as a leader in the Industrial Rubber Distribution Industry, be assured that we are not sitting on our laurels! As Benjamin Franklin stated, borrowing some from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “Change is the only constant in life. One’s ability to adapt to those changes will determine your success in life.” This is true of companies, as well as individuals.

There is a lot going on with our more than 75 year-old corporation. One of the most exciting developments is our establishment of the GOOD FLEX™ brand! GOOD FLEX™ is the new Industry Leader in the combination of highest quality and lowest cost Industrial Rubber Products available. If you want to learn more about GOOD FLEX™ please click here.

Beyond our private GOOD FLEX™ brand, we stock, fabricate and represent the leading manufacturers of industrial rubber products in the world. Brands you know and trust including Continental ContiTech, Parker Hannifin, Dixon Valve and Couplings, Band-it, Hose Master, Kanaflex, Kuriyama, Flexhaust, Thermoid, Flexco, Klinger Thermoseal, SEPCO and many, many more. Please click here to view our available brands.

Our product lines include Hydraulic and Industrial Hose and Couplings, Tubing, Valves, Pipe fittings and Adapters, Conveyor and Power Transmission Belt Products and components, Fluid Sealing Products such as Gaskets, Mechanical Seals, Compression and Sheet Packings along with Expansion Joints, High Temperature Textiles, Safety and Protective Clothing and more.

As members of NAHAD, NIBA and IDCO, we are able to provide you with access to the latest trends and innovations while providing our team with the best training and certification programs in our industry. 

We can hydrotest, test for electrical continuity and provide certification to RMA, NAHAD and US Coast Guard Standards, in-house!!
No, we’re not resting on our haunches. Just wait and see what tomorrow brings! The only constant is change!

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Our Management Team

Our management team averages 36+ years’ experience in the industrial rubber business.

Regardless of your application or current challenge, there is a very good chance that one of our team members has at some point faced the task of finding a solution. This level of expertise and experience is difficult to duplicate in any company, which differentiates Goodyear Rubber Products from the crowd. Give our team a shot at helping; you will be glad you did!!

Bob Jacobs

President51+years Industrial Rubber Experience

Eric Von Kaenel

Vice President and General Manager36+years Industrial Rubber Experience

Michael D. Torres

Marketing and Export Manager46+years Industrial Rubber Experience

Phil Dyer

Purchasing Manager and Corporate Secretary20+years Industrial Rubber Experience

Joe Silvia

Sales Manager26+years Industrial Rubber Experience

Aaron Kandel

Corporate Managerial Support13+years Industrial Rubber Experience

Mission Statement

Our mission is to be the value-added leader in servicing our customers, while achieving solid financial performance. This is accomplished by:
  • Exceeding our valued customers’ expectations.
  • Establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with our customers, vendors and associates.
  • Always shooting straight in our communications with our customers, vendors, and associates.
  • Striving to be the easiest company to deal with in all respects.
  • Remaining cognizant of our responsibility to the environment.
  • Providing our associates with training, education, involvement, recognition, reward, security, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Servicing our customers with the highest quality, safest industrial products and the highest level of expertise in the industry while providing the best value in the products and services we offer.
  • Being on the cutting edge of new products, developments, and regulations for our industry.
  • Always operating with mutual respect and ethical dealings with our customers, vendors, employees, and our community.