John Boyd Dunlop
Scottish businessman, co-founded Dunlop Rubber
Scottish businessman, co-founded Dunlop Rubber
A Scottish businessman co-founded a tire manufacturing company that revolutionized transportation with the development of the pneumatic tire. Dunlop's invention drastically improved the comfort and performance of bicycles and later automobiles. The company quickly expanded its operations internationally, becoming a key player in the rubber industry. The company's products gained widespread recognition, contributing significantly to the rise of motorized vehicles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dunlop Rubber maintained a substantial market presence and was instrumental in further innovations within tire technology.
Co-founded Dunlop Rubber Company in 1889
Developed the first practical pneumatic tire
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