Synthetic Rubber Production at B.F. Goodrich 1941

In 1941, a sheet of synthetic rubber emerges from a rolling mill at the B.F. Goodrich Company in Akron, Ohio. The Ameripol process uses butadiene to create rubber, vital for wartime production. This innovation addresses natural rubber shortages during World War II, showcasing U.S. industrial capabilities.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality archival paper using a restored version of the original. KNOWOL watermark does not appear on final print.