On August 13, Dunlop Tyres SA announced the completion of a ZAR 1.7 billion investment in new manufacturing equipment at its uMnambithi plant in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Multiple sources reported that this investment introduced new manufacturing technology, as well as expanded production capabilities. The investm
On July 6, Falken Tyre, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, announced that it has engineered a custom version of its AZENIS FK520 (NG0) tire for factory fit on the all-new Porsche Cayenne Electric. The new original equipment (OE) tire further strengthens Falken’s long-term collaboration with Porsche. The Pors
On June 3, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited announced that they have jointly developed a technology, an AI surrogate model, to predict tire performance with high accuracy and in a short time using AI, confirming its effectiveness in a recent proof of concept. This technology, developed as part of
On January 13, Dunlop Tyres South Africa partnered with its Original Equipment partner, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf), to bring world-class tyre expertise directly onto the production line at IMSAf’s Struandale plant in Gqeberha. It will help in localisation and create opportunities for local businesses.
Based on
On November 10, 2025, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. announced that its Thai subsidiary, Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd., will supply DUNLOP GRANDTREK A/T31 tires as original equipment for the newly unveiled Toyota Hilux Travo, which had its world premiere in Thailand on the same day.
Available in sizes 265/65
On September 23, Sumitomo Rubber Industries announced plans to open a technical center in Getzville, New York to help support its design and product testing within the North and South American automotive tire market.
The technical center is expected to employ around 40 engineers and other salaried professionals. Ten
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