Cooper Tire Inks Deal with Sailun Vietnam for Production of Truck and Bus Radial Tires

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has entered into a multi-year manufacturing offtake agreement with Sailun Vietnam Co., Ltd. for the production of Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) tires for global markets.

The offtake agreement gives Cooper a third global source of TBR tire production to meet growing customer needs. Tires will be manufactured under the Roadmaster, Dean and Starfire brands.

“Cooper has been expanding our TBR business in both the replacement and original equipment segments,” said Brad Hughes, Cooper President & Chief Executive Officer. “The Sailun facility in Tay Ninh, Vietnam, where our TBR tires will be produced, is a state-of-the-art plant with an experienced team that is committed to outstanding product quality. We look forward to working with them as we continue to grow our TBR business and meet customer demand for our products.”

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