Capital Equipment News March 2023

TYRE PRODUCTION

The Ladysmith Dunlop factory is turning 50

T he Dunlop Ladysmith’s manu facturing facility first opened in October 1973 and has been at the forefront of South African tyre production ever since. “The 50 th anniversary of our Dunlop Ladysmith manufacturing facility is an exciting time for us as we seek to build on this impressive history and create a better future for the region,” says Lubin Ozoux, SRSA Chief Executive Officer. “We want to increase our contribution to job creation in South Africa over the coming years and months. We will therefore invest in machinery and systems to ensure we can meet OEM requirements locally and increase efficiency to better serve the local area market and provide a better and safer driving experience,” he adds. The new investment offensive follows

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) continuously keeps its Dunlop tyre plant in Ladysmith up-to-date. The factory celebrates its 50 th anniversary this year, and the company is planning several exciting investments that will allow the facility to increase local manufacturing capabilities, expand product lines and create new jobs.

“These investments allow us to increase production and meet the needs of the tyre market in the region, especially during the second half of our plant’s five decades of operation.”

Lubin Ozoux, Chief Executive Officer, SRSA

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