The term 'RUBBER HUB' is a reference to the city of AKRON, Ohio. AKRON is known as the 'Rubber Capital of the World' due to its long history of rubber production. The city was home to many of the world's leading rubber companies, including Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, and General Tire and Rubber Company. AKRON is also home to the University of AKRON, which is one of the largest universities in the state of Ohio.