Regaining control of the Dunlop brand in North America and Europe is part of Sumitomo Rubber Industries' strategy to re-establish Dunlop as a "premium tire brand in the global market." ...

Sumitomo acquires Dunlop to grow it as a premium tire brand. Focus includes Active Tread technology and motorsports.

Sumitomo will acquire the Dunlop tire brand from Goodyear for $701 million, according to Modern Tire Dealer. The deal covers trademarks and “intangible assets necessary for the operations of the brand ...

(RTTNews) - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) announced that it has agreed to sell the Dunlop brand to Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. The sale includes trademarks and intangible assets ...