Global Brand Dunlop Partners Moira Business
February 19, 2019
AB Pneumatics in Moira has welcomed Dunlop Systems & Components as a partner in its aims to grow its sales by £1.5 million over the next few years and create up to 15 new jobs.
These two companies have been working together for over 10 years with AB Pneumatics supplying Dunlop with products in particular air suspension sleeves.
Alderman William Leathem, Chairman of the Council’s Development Committee meeting with AB Pneumatics as part of a business engagement visit, said: “I am delighted with the planned growth of local company AB Pneumatics. This company since it opened in Moira has grown steadily through successful product development and increased local, national and international sales. Its partnership with global brand Dunlop demonstrates the quality of its product.
“AB Pneumatics has the ability to bring new developments for Dunlop to production in a short time allowing it to compete with brands like Firestone in the automotive industry. I wish AB Pneumatics every continued success in the future as it continues to be proactive in its drive and vision to grow.”
In 2018 AB pneumatics produced over 35,000 air suspension sleeves, which is only part of their overall production. AB Pneumatics services the automotive industry through the provision of items such as seat air springs and shock absorber sleeves which are placed in well-known brands such as BMW and Land Rover models.
Peter Blair, co-owner of AB Pneumatics added: “I welcome the investment by Dunlop in our company as its experience in rubber products will bring valuable expertise to the AB Pneumatics product range. This strategic partnership will allow us to increase sales with both new and existing customers. We are currently progressing plans to extend our premises by adding a 5,000 sq. ft. building. Our planned growth will allow us to increase the number of engineering, production and design staff we have.”
AB Pneumatics has availed of several business support programmes offered by the Council. These programmes included sales development and trade development programmes to identify new export markets.