On June 9, we reported that the DMACK tyre business had scrapped its plan for a new factory in Carlisle.

The same article contained a suggestion from DMACK that another tyre company, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd based in Wiltshire, was “winding down “ its UK operations.

Cooper Tires has asked us to point out that this is incorrect and it maintains a significant place in the European market.

We are happy to put the record straight.