Friday, July 30, 2010 Hercules and Cooper: 50 Years Together
 In 2010, Hercules Tire and Cooper Tire marked 50 years together as partners in the tire business together.
Cooper manufactures the Hercules brand, in addition to Cooper and other associate and private label brands. Together, both companies have been involved in the manufacture and distribution of millions of passenger and light truck tires to independent tire dealers around the world.
Originating in 1952 from a group of northeastern U.S. tire dealers and retreaders, the company was formally named Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. in 1960 when Cooper began manufacturing for them. Hercules is considered the first private brand tire buying group and today is owned by FdG Associates.
With history dating back to 1914, Cooper stands as one of only two U.S.-owned tire manufacturers. In 1960 Cooper and Hercules became business partners.
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