Dunlop
Goodyear CEO and President Mark Stewart told Tire Business that the venerable Dunlop brand — which dates back to the late 1880s — has increased its market share in Europe despite what he called a "flat to overall declining" market there.
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres returned to profitability in 2023, three years after the COVID pandemic brought the aviation industry to a halt.
The process for Goodyear to divest its rights to the Dunlop brand as well as its off-the-road tire business is "well under way ... exactly where we expect it to be at this point in time."
After completing a comprehensive industry analysis and consumer segmentation study across Europe, Goodyear has unveiled plans to invest in and strengthen its portfolio of consumer brands.
Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA) has made a series of executive appointments over the last several months.
Sumitomo Rubber North America has promoted Michelle Cotter to Dunlop Motorcycle Tires' customer care manager.
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Goodyear has struck a long-term tire supply agreement with Masters Historic Racing, a promoter of historic motorsports around the world, building on MHR's relationships with the Dunlop and Avon brands.
Overseas markets — led by North America's 31% gain — contributed heavily to Sumitomo's first-quarter revenue improvement.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries is cautioning that rising operating costs will impact earnings potential significantly in 2022.