Dunlop Tyres facts for kids
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Dunlop sport tyres
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| Introduced | 18 November 1888 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
Dunlop Tyres is a well-known brand of tyres used on cars, motorcycles, and more. It was started by a clever inventor named John Boyd Dunlop in Belfast, Ireland, in 1888. He was a pioneer in making air-filled tyres.
Today, different companies around the world manage the Dunlop brand. For example, Goodyear handles Dunlop tyres in places like North America, Europe, and Australia. Sumitomo Rubber Industries manages the brand in many Asian countries, South Africa, and parts of Latin America. In Malaysia, Continental AG makes Dunlop tyres.
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How Dunlop Tyres Started
The Dunlop brand began in 1888 thanks to John Boyd Dunlop. He invented the first practical pneumatic tyre, which is a tyre filled with air. This invention made riding bicycles much smoother and faster.
His idea quickly grew into a company that made tyres for many different vehicles. Over time, the company became famous for its quality and innovation in the tyre industry.
Who Owns Dunlop Tyres Today?
The Dunlop brand is now managed by several large companies around the world. This means that depending on where you are, a different company might be making Dunlop tyres.
Goodyear's Role
Goodyear manages the Dunlop brand for passenger cars and light trucks in North America. They also handle Dunlop tyres in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Sumitomo's Role
In 2015, Sumitomo Rubber Industries took over the Dunlop motorcycle tyre brand in North America from Goodyear. Sumitomo also operates the Dunlop brand in many Asian countries, like Japan, China, and India. They also manage it in South Africa and most of Latin America.
Continental's Role
Since 2012, Continental AG has been in charge of the Dunlop brand in Malaysia. They make Dunlop tyres for sale in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
Dunlop's Manufacturing Around the World
Dunlop tyres are made in many factories across the globe. While the brand started in Ireland, its production has spread widely.
In 2006, the main car and lorry tyre production in the UK stopped. Now, Dunlop tyres sold in the UK are imported from other countries, such as Germany, Slovenia, and Poland.
In 2016, Sumitomo invested a lot of money to improve and expand its Dunlop tyre factory in Ladysmith, South Africa. This shows that Dunlop tyres continue to be an important product worldwide.
Fort Dunlop
Fort Dunlop was a special factory in Birmingham, England. It was part of the original Dunlop factory that opened in 1891. This factory was known for making unique tyres.
It produced tyres for vintage cars, motorcycles, and touring cars. About 300,000 special racing tyres were made there each year. However, in May 2014, the Fort Dunlop factory stopped making tyres. This marked the end of Dunlop tyre production in the UK.
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In Spanish: Dunlop Tyres para niños
