THE EVOLUTION OF AKRON'S INDUSTRY: FROM RUBBER TO ROBOTS

Once known as the capital of the rubber industry, Akron, Ohio, has steadily evolved its industrial landscape. The growth of the early 20th century, fueled by the rise of automobiles and the demand for tires, cemented Akron's place as a global manufacturing powerhouse. Yet, the latter part of the 20th century experienced a shift, with traditional ru