
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is an American manufacturer specializing in the design, production, and marketing of replacement tires for passenger vehicles and light trucks. Founded in 1914 by brothers-in-law John F. Schaefer and Claude E. Hart in Akron, Ohio, the company initially focused on tire patches and repair kits before expanding into tire manufacturing.
Headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper operates globally with a presence in over a dozen countries and employs more than 9,000 people. The company’s product portfolio includes several brands such as Cooper, Avon, Mastercraft, Mickey Thompson, Roadmaster, Dean, and Starfire, catering to a diverse range of vehicles including cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and racing vehicles