History
The story of SRUSA’s Tonawanda facility is one of change, challenge, and perseverance.
First Falken Tire
On January 14th, 2016, SRUSA in Tonawanda made its first Falken tire.
2016100% Ownership
On October 1st, 2015; through its dissolution of a joint venture with another major tire manufacturer, SRI regained 100% ownership of the Tonawanda facility.
201525% Ownership
SRI entered into a joint venture with another major tire manufacturer, whereby SRI owned 25% of the Tonawanda facility, and the other manufacturer owned 75%.
1999Sumitomo Rubber
Sumitomo Rubber became majority owner of the Tonawanda facility for the first time, maintaining the Dunlop USA name.
1986Sold to British Holding Company
In the early 1980’s Dunlop USA was sold to British Holding Company, BTR
1980The Early Years
In its initial years, the Tonawanda facility produced ammunition for the US military. Today, the facility’s layout is reminiscent of its design and growth during a period of international turbulence, war, and the threat of bombings.
1923Ground Breaking
Ground is broken in Tonawanda, NY for what would become Dunlop’s first manufacturing facility in the United States.
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