Sumitomo Rubber USA (SRUSA) has cured its first Falken- branded tyre at its plant in Buffalo, NY – the first such product by SRUSA to be made in North America.
“It’s great to see the first Falken-branded tyre come out of SRUSA,” said Sumitomo Rubber USA CEO & chairman and Sumitomo Rubber North America chairman, Kenji Onga.
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“Due to our domestic manufacturing, the tyres that come out of Buffalo will enhance the level of service and increase the speed at which product is received for our customers.”
Although still in trial production, the tyres made from the Buffalo plant are scheduled to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of 2016.
“This event marks not only a bright future for our organisation and people, but also represents years of history, dedication, hard work and perseverance from the people of this plant and their families,” said Sumitomo Rubber North America CEO & president, Richard Smallwood.
“The future has never been full with as much potential as it is now for our plant, our brand and our employees.”
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