Geschiedenis van Dunlop
DUNLOP'S HISTORY IN A NUTSHELL
1888
JOHN BOYD DUNLOP INVENTS THE PNEUMATIC TYRE
John Boyd Dunlop had a simple idea that changed the world. While he was watching his son ride on a tricycle one day, he noticed how uncomfortable he was, riding over stones and uneven terrain with hard, rubber tires. He covered the wheels in thin, rubber sheets, glued them together and made them springy by pumping them up with a football pump. And there it was, the pneumatic tire providing his son lots of comfort riding his bike. In 1888, John applied for a patent for the pneumatic rubber tire and in 1889 he opened his first tire factory in Dublin, Ireland.
1890
DUNLOP® IS REGISTERED AS A TRADEMARK
1904
HEVEA IS FOUNDED: PRODUCTION OF RUBBER PRODUCTS
1910
INTRODUCTION OF THE DUNLOP GOLF BALL
1917
INTRODUCTION OF THE DUNLOP TENNIS RACKET
1927
INTRODUCTION OF THE DUNLOP BOOT
In 1927, Dunlop teamed up with Liverpool Rubber Co Ltd and expanded his production with protective footwear. And hence the Dunlop boot was born. Offering comfort, protection and durability.
1929
INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘GREEN FLASH’ DUNLOP TENNIS SHOES, WORN BY FRED PERRY
That is why we are Always here working to increase worker safety, lower the total cost of ownership and help reduce the global workforce’s carbon footprint through product and services innovations.
After 130 years we know that to prosper over time, every company must not only deliver financial performance but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society.
1950
START OF PRODUCTION OF PVC BOOTS IN PORTUGAL
1980
HEVEA INTRODUCES PUROFORT® BOOTS
In 1980, Hevea invented Purofort, a unique material with millions of evenly distributed air pockets, making it extremely lightweight and thermally insulated. The cross-linked structure of the material provides flexibility and strength. Almost 40 years later, there’s still no other work boot that is as lightweight and strong as a Purofort boot, thanks to the special recipe that has been kept secret to this day.
1995
HEVEA BUYS PORTUGUESE BOOTS MANUFACTURER PLANETO PLASTICOS
1996
HEVEA BUYS DUNLOP BOOTS
This acquisition gave Hevea access to the world market with the famous Dunlop brand. 2010: Start of sector approach: boots are optimized for specific sectors.
When it comes to protective footwear, a farmer has complete different needs than a constructor or a miner. That’s why in 2010, Dunlop decided to optimize its range of boots for specific sectors, segmenting between Agriculture, Fishery, Industry, the Food processing industry and Oil, Gas and Mining. For every foot a perfect boot.
2016
DUNLOP ACQUIRES ONGUARD IN THE USA
In May 2016, Dunlop took an important step in its growth strategy with the acquisition of ONGUARD Industries from Ansell Corporation. ONGUARD is a leading manufacturer of protective boots in the USA with over 75 years of experience and an extensive product range, offering a strong platform for growth in North America and beyond.