Union Unrest Forces Dunlop India Shutdown
Dunlop India has suspended operations at its Ambattur, Chennai, facility because of unrest in its workforce. The shutdown decision was taken after workers “practically resorted to illegal strike,” and management staff failed to report to work, fearing for their safety, according to local news sources. Dunlop India’s management say that despite a 2009 agreement with
All-New Website for Dunlop Brand
The revamped dunloptires.com website offers a host of new features, including a tire search, features and benefits comparison, and retail locator.
Lock-out at Dunlop India Plant
Dunlop India Ltd. has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange of its decision to suspend operations at the company’s Sahaganj, India, factory. In a lengthy letter outlining the various problems the company has faced at this factory since acquiring the tire manufacturing business in 2005, Sahaganj plant manager M. A. Khan said it is no longer
Goodyear Dunlop Opens Nurburgring Test Center
On Sept. 22, Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany officially inaugurated its tire test centre in Meuspath, near the world-famous Nurburgring racetrack.
Dunlop Tires OE on New Lexus
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 tires have an OE fitment on the 2013 Lexus GS 350 luxury sedan.
Ruia resigns as Dunlop India director
Dunlop India Ltd. has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange of Pawan Kumar Ruia’s resignation as company director, effective Aug. 10. The chairman of parent company the Ruia Group now holds no official office at Dunlop India, having stepped down as chairman of the tiremaker’s board of directors on Jan. 31, 2011. According to a statement
Dunlop Extends Truck Tire Warranty to Six Years
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has extended the warranty on four premium Dunlop brand commercial truck tire casings from four years to six years, a first for the Dunlop brand.The casings included are the Dunlop SP193 FM, SP384 FM, SP456 FM and SP464 in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 285/75R24.5 and 295/75R22.5. Three of the tires –
Sava Adds Goodyear Dunlop Names
As of July 1, Slovenia’s Sava Tires will be known as Goodyear Dunlop Sava Tires.
Ruia Resigns as Dunlop India Chairman
Dunlop India has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange of the resignation of Pawan Kumar Ruia as chairman of the tiremaker’s Board of Directors. Ruia’s resignation took effect Jan. 31, however the BSE was not notified until April 28. The Ruia Group chairman retains his position as director of the company. A Dunlop spokesman was quoted
Goodyear Offers New Dunlop Drive Tire
Goodyear announced the availability of its new Dunlop SP 464 long-haul drive tire. Featuring a 28/32nds tread depth in an aggressive tread pattern for optimum traction and mileage, the commercial tire offers three deep "hydro" grooves, which help evacuate water, according to the company. Penetration protectors help resist cuts and punctures, while solid shoulder ribs