SRI closes tire plant in the USA

The days of Falken and Dunlop tire manufacturing in North America are numbered. During a board meeting held today, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. decided. (SRI) to stop production at its subsidiary Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (SRUSA) plant in Tonawanda, New York and then dissolve the subsidiary “to make the necessary preparations.” Up to 1,555 employees are affected by this decision.