Dunlop Aircraft Tyres

What Dunlop Aircraft Tyres does

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Limited is a UK-headquartered designer, manufacturer, and retreader of aircraft tires, headquartered in Birmingham with retread facilities in Mocksville, North Carolina (USA) and Jinjiang (China). Founded in 1910 as a Dunlop aviation heritage business and incorporated as a private limited company in 1996, it operates as the only specialist tire manufacturer focused exclusively on aircraft tires. The company produces both bias-ply and radial constructions for narrow-body, wide-body, regional, and military aircraft from Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, and Embraer, with flagship products including the full global Boeing C-17 fleet supply program.

The company's core technology encompasses bias and radial tire construction (with proprietary inter-tread reinforcing fabric and optional Kevlar-like reinforcement for extreme-duty military applications), a multi-stage retreading process (inspection, tread removal, remoulding, sheareographic inspection, multi-point visual check and balance) capable of recapping some tires up to seven times, and unique regulatory authorization under UK CAA Part 21J Design Organisation Approval enabling Supplemental Type Certification (STC) work — a capability no other tire manufacturer holds. The portfolio also includes an extensive set of aircraft-platform-qualified tire SKUs (737 Classic/NG, 747, 757, 767, CRJ series, Dash 8 300/400, ERJ family, E-Jet family) and a published DM1172 Tire Care and Maintenance Manual.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time new tire sales (original fitment and replacement), recurring retreading services billed per casing processed, and aftermarket distribution/inventory management through a global distributor network. Go-to-market combines dedicated regional sales managers (UK, USA, China, Singapore), direct enterprise sales to airlines/MROs/military operators, and website e-commerce for smaller buyers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is a portfolio company of Liberty Hall Capital Partners, with governance, debt structure, and strategic direction set under PE ownership.

Name

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres

Legal name

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Limited

Website

https://dunlopaircrafttyres.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and retreader of new and retreaded aircraft tires, supplying commercial airlines, regional carriers, MROs, and military operators (including the entire global Boeing C-17 fleet) from facilities in the UK, USA, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Tires

NAICS

Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) (326211), Tire Retreading (326212), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Tires & Inner Tubes (3011), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Tires Manufacturing (IMANAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retread & Tire Recapping Manufacturing (IMANAKAK), Specialty Tires (OTR, Industrial, Agricultural, Mining, Aviation, Marine) (TLAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Aircraft tire manufacturing
• Aircraft tire retreading
• Aviation tire supply
• Commercial aircraft tires
• Military aircraft tires

Headquarters

HQ city

Erdington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Aircraft Tire Sales: Sale of new aircraft tires for original fitment and replacement. Dunlop designs, manufactures, and sells world class aircraft tires for narrow bodied, wide bodied, regional and military aircraft from manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer.
2. Aircraft Tire Retreading Services: Retreading worn aircraft tire casings to extend tire life. The tread of an aircraft tire wears out before its casing, making retreading economically and environmentally beneficial. Tires can be retreaded multiple times (up to 7 times for some types).
3. Aftermarket Services and Distribution: After-market services including retreading and distribution of aircraft tires through global network of facilities and distributors. Includes inventory management and logistics services for operators.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres designs, manufactures, and retreads world-class aircraft tires for commercial, cargo, passenger, regional, and military aircraft from manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, and Embraer. The company produces both bias-ply and radial tire constructions, supplying main gear and nose gear tires sized for specific aircraft platforms. Retreading operations extend tire life (some casings up to seven times) through a controlled process of inspection, tread removal, remoulding, sheareographic inspection, and balance. The company also holds UK CAA Part 21J Design Organisation Approval enabling unique Supplemental Type Certification (STC) capabilities for tire modifications.

Product overview

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres is the only specialist tyre manufacturer focused solely on aircraft tyres, offering a comprehensive portfolio of new tire manufacturing and retreading services. The company produces bias and radial tires for narrow-bodied, wide-bodied, regional, and military aircraft from manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, and military platforms such as the C-17. Its global operations span the UK (headquarters and manufacturing), USA (North Carolina retread facility serving the Americas), and China (Jinjiang retread facility serving Asia Pacific). The product portfolio includes original equipment tires for specific aircraft platforms (Boeing 737 Classic/NG/747/757/767, Bombardier CRJ/Dash 8 series, Embraer E-Jet/ERJ family, C-17), retreading services at multiple global facilities, and technical documentation including the DM1172 maintenance manual and STC certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Aircraft Tires Dunlop designs and manufactures new high-performance aircraft tires in both bias and radial constructions for narrow-bodied, wide-bodied, regional, and military aircraft. Specific fitments cover Boeing 737 Classic (H40x14.5-19/H42x16.0-19 main, 27x7.75-15 nose), Boeing 737 NG (H44x16.5-21 main, 27x7.75-15 nose), Boeing 747-400 (H49x19.0-22 main and nose), Boeing 757 (H40x14.5-19 main, H31x13.0-12 nose), Boeing 767 (H46x18.0-20 main up to 235mph, H37x14.0-15 nose), Boeing C-17 Globemaster III (entire global fleet of nearly 300 aircraft), Bombardier CRJ 100/200 (H29x9.0-15 main, 18x4.4 nose), CRJ 700/900 (H36x12.0-18 main, 20.5x6.75-10 nose), CRJ 1000 (H36x11.5-19 main, 20.5x6.75-10 nose), Dash 8 300 (31x9.75-14 main, 6.50-10 nose), Dash 8 400 (34x10.75-16 main up to 210mph, 22x6.50-10 nose), Embraer ERJ 135/140/145 (30x9.50-14 main, 19.5x6.75-8 nose), E-Jet E170/175 (H38x13.0-18 or H38x13.0R18 main, 24x7.7 nose), and E-Jet E190/195 (H41x16.0-20 or H41x16.0R20 main, 24x7.7 nose). Sold to commercial airlines, MROs, and military operators.
• Aircraft Tire Retreading Comprehensive retreading of worn aircraft tire casings to extend service life, comprising inspection, tread removal, new tread rubber application, remoulding, sheareographic inspection, and multi-point visual check and balance. Retreading facilities are located in Birmingham (UK), Mocksville NC (USA), and Jinjiang (China), serving civil and military operators globally. The process is economically and environmentally beneficial because the casing of an aircraft tire typically outlasts its tread.
• Supplemental Type Certification (STC) Services Engineering design and certification of tire modifications for aircraft platforms, enabled by Dunlop's UK CAA Part 21J Design Organisation Approval (unique among tire manufacturers). Dunlop holds EASA STCs covering ATR 42, ATR 72, Bombardier CRJ 100/200, CRJ 700/900, CRJ 1000, De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300, and Embraer E190 platforms, allowing installation of Dunlop tires via certified modification packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• On Time and In Full (OTIF) delivery rate beats 95% consistently
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Boeing (C-17 Program)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Dunlop supplies the entire global fleet of nearly 300 Boeing C-17 airlifters. The global C-17 fleet transitioned from the previous supplier to Dunlop during summer 2014. This validates Dunlop's ability to supply new and retreaded tyres in volume on a global basis for mission critical applications.
• Airbus (A400M Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDunlop supplies tires for the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. The A400M features tires with Kevlar-like material for extreme strength required for military operations on unprepared surfaces.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company: One of the world's largest tire manufacturers with an aviation tire division serving commercial, military, and business jet markets. Goodyear is a direct competitor in aircraft tire OEM and retreading but operates as part of a much broader tire portfolio rather than as a pure-play aviation specialist.
• Michelin: Global tire leader with significant aircraft tire operations including radial technology for large commercial aircraft (Boeing 787, Airbus A350). Michelin competes with Dunlop on radial aircraft tires but serves a far broader automotive and industrial tire customer base.
• Bridgestone Corporation: World's largest tire manufacturer by revenue with established aircraft tire operations. Bridgestone supplies major commercial and military platforms and competes with Dunlop on new tire OEM contracts, particularly on larger wide-body aircraft where Dunlop has limited presence.

Direct peers

• Specialty Tires of America: US-based specialty tire manufacturer producing aircraft, commercial, and industrial tires. Specialty Tires operates in overlapping aviation tire and retreading segments to Dunlop, serving similar regional airline and military customers, particularly in North America.
• Wilkerson Aircraft Tires: Aircraft tire distributor and retreader serving general aviation and regional airline markets. While smaller in scope than Dunlop, Wilkerson directly competes on retreading services and aftermarket tire supply for business jets and regional aircraft.

Others

• Safran Landing Systems: Tier-1 aerospace supplier of landing gear and associated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Safran is an adjacent supplier in the same aviation ecosystem where Dunlop provides tires, and Dunlop's new CCO joined from Safran Actuation Systems, indicating close industry ties.
• Collins Aerospace: Major aerospace systems supplier covering avionics, landing systems, and aircraft wheels/brakes. Collins' wheel and brake business is adjacent to Dunlop's tire business, and Dunlop's new CCO previously held senior commercial roles at Collins, illustrating the tight supplier ecosystem.
• Meggitt PLC: UK-based aerospace components and subsystems supplier serving commercial and military markets. Meggitt provides adjacent aerospace components and is comparable to Dunlop as a UK-headquartered specialty aerospace manufacturer with similar customer base and regulatory environment.
• Airborne Systems: Specialty aerospace and defense manufacturer of parachutes, aerial delivery systems, and related equipment. While serving different product niches, Airborne is comparable as a specialty aerospace manufacturer serving military and commercial customers with similar regulatory and certification requirements.

Emerging players

• Cleveland Wheels & Brakes: Parker Hannifin subsidiary supplying wheels and brakes for business jets and regional aircraft. While focused on adjacent wheel/brake products rather than tires, Cleveland competes for similar aftermarket spend from regional airlines and business jet operators that also purchase Dunlop tires.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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