A Chinese brand of economy class tyres offering tyres for passenger cars, SUVs, light commercial vehicles, as well as trucks. The Sailun brand was established in 2002 as part of the industrial and chemical concern Mesnac. At present, Sailun is ranked 34th in the ranking of the largest tyre manufacturers in the world. The brands Sailwell, Shengye, Heiqishi and Heidun also belong to the company.
Key dates:
2000 – establishment of Mesnac Co., the parent company of Sailun Tires,
2002 – debut of the Sailun Tires brand,
2003 – opening of the factory in Qingdao; production of the first tyres,
2004 – opening of the Sailun Technology Centre in Shandong,
2005 – first Sailun radial tyres,
2006 – first Sailun low-profile tyres,
2007 – first winter tyre – Ice Blazer – on the European market.
Interesting facts:
Mesnac, owner of Sailun Tires, manufactures, among other things, machines for the production of tyres.
Sailun is a partner in the Sweetie Girl Racing social programme for women which aims to improve driving skills and road safety.