Applicant(s)
- Sumitomo Rubber Australia Pty Ltd
Notification number(s)
- N98143
Summary
Sumitomo Rubber Australia Pty Ltd (Sumitomo) as franchisor will require City Discount Tyres franchisees to acquire waste tyre and automotive parts disposal of end-of-life products from a supplier nominated by Sumitomo. Sumitomo may then enter into a service or collection agreement with a reputable scrap tyre and automotive waste service provider to collect, transport and dispose of end-of-life tyres or other waste from all City Discount Tyre franchises on a negotiated price per unit basis payable directly by franchisees.
Similar conduct involving City Discount Tyres franchisees (operating under the brands City Discount Tyres, Ian Diffen City Discount Tyres and Marks & Wallings City Discount Tyres) has previously been notified by Summit Tyres Australia Pty Ltd (Summit). The current notification is as a result of Sumitomo's proposed acquisition of the franchising business and related assets of Summit.
Similar conduct involving City Discount Tyres franchisees (operating under the brands City Discount Tyres, Ian Diffen City Discount Tyres and Marks & Wallings City Discount Tyres) has previously been notified by Summit Tyres Australia Pty Ltd (Summit). The current notification is as a result of Sumitomo's proposed acquisition of the franchising business and related assets of Summit.