Led by Mr E.A. Murphy, Dunlop scientists invent Dunlopillo latex foam. Dunlopillo is the first of its kind to be used to pad seats in public trams, trains and trolleybuses. The aircraft industry welcomes latex foam to pad cockpits and seats as well.

One of the best known bedding brands in the world, Dunlopillo is the authority and leading manufacturer of latex. Dunlopillo Holdings Sdn. Bhd. has an extensive distribution network in Asia supported by manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and United Arab Emirates. The key to the company's continued growth and success is its constant emphasis on innovation backed by 77 years of research and development.