Dunlop stays on growth path, despite dip
Having celebrated its 100th birthday last month, Dunlop Aircraft Tyres is working toward the lofty goal of doubling the size of its business, profitably, b

Having celebrated its 100th birthday last month, Dunlop Aircraft Tyres is working toward the lofty goal of doubling the size of its business, profitably, by 2013. “We made this strategy before the recession and it has become more challenging to the extent that it might push the timeline out,” acknowledged chairman and managing director Ian Edmonson. He insisted that there is still more growth to be had from the sector and that it likely will come through expansion into Asia and the Americas, as well as through an extension to its product line.

The aircraft tire business is essentially about customer support, he said. Airlines and military operators need to know that they will get the replacement tires they need in an efficient and flexible way and that they can be sure of a dependable cost-per-landing.