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Not a tire maker No, BFGoodrich no longer makes tires. Founded as a rubber company in 1850, BFGoodrich later gave birth to the vinyl industry and contributed products to both Charles Lindbergh?s airplane and Neil Armstrong?s spacesuit. These days, however, the company focuses solely on two businesses: aerospace and specialized chemicals. BFGoodrich?s aerospace products are among the most highly renowned in the industry; the company?s customers include the U.S. military, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin. BFGoodrich provides chemicals to clients such as Bayer and Dow Chemical. Long famous for its tires, the company partnered with Uniroyal to form the Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company in 1986 to separate its tire business from its others. When that unit was sold to Michelin in 1990, BFGoodrich ceased to be a tire manufacturer. Recent acquisitions The focused BFGoodrich has recently seen stellar results. The company saw income increase 31 percent in 1998, and sales jump from $3.4 billion to $4 billion. BFG has made some major acquisitions in recent years, acquiring commercial airline engine part manufacturer Rohr for $1.2 billion in 1997, and announcing a $1.3 billion deal for aerospace components maker Coltec Industries. On completion of that deal, the company's headquarters will move to Charlotte, North Carolina.
A decentralized company, BFGoodrich conducts the vast majority of its hiring through its two divisions. Applicants should submit aerospace resumes to: 9911 Brecksville Road, Cleveland, OH 44141; (216) 447-5249. Those interested in Specialty Chemicals positions should submit a resume to: 250 North Cleveland-Massillon Road, Akron, OH 44333; (216) 659-7906. In addition, a limited number of positions are available at the corporate headquarters. Most candidates should expect to undergo a lengthy interview process. With offices across the U.S., BFGoodrich rarely requires relocation of its employees.
Pleased employees BFGoodrich employees appreciate the ?autonomy? and ?freedom? that each division enjoys. A ?responsive? management means that employees ?at all levels? are ?directly involved? in crafting the ?strategic vision? of the various operating units. Employees call the pay scale ?competitive? at both the ?entry and executive levels? and say that the low employee turnover keeps office morale ?consistently high.? In addition, they praise the ?stability? of a company that has earned ?the highest praise possible within each of its markets.? At one facility, "the salaried dress code does not allow jeans or non-collared shirts for men, and T-shirts are are not allowed at all." For hourly workers at this location, "shorts, cut-offs, sleeveless tops, and sandals are not allowed." Decent perks Among the benefits of working for BFGoodrich is a 401(k) program "in which they match dollar for dollar up to 6 percent of your contribution in company stock," insiders tell us. Through this program, "you can invest up to 16 percent of your pay with either pre- or post-tax dollars." The company also offers a "pre-tax savings plan for medical and child care," as well as tuition reimbursement.
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