Golf Ball Factory To Fill Gap
The 50 per cent reduction of all licences to import golf balls will not result in a nationwide shortage.
This was announced by Mr I .1. M. Randles, general manager of the general rubber goods division of Dunlop (N.Z.), Ltd., in Christchurch yesterday. “Although sports bodies throughout New Zealand are anxious at the impending shortage, Dunlop will be producing balls in the near future,” said Mr Randles. “The building has already been constructed at Wools ton! and the equipment should be installed by June 5, subject l to shipping delays. Saleable' golf balls from the factory! will be on the market by the end of September.” "With the 50 per cent lie-! ence for importing balls, this! 'will more tlian cover require-i ments,” he said. Mr Randles said the factory'
would employ about 30 people and could make the total New Zealand requirements for first and second grade balls.
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 31029, 7 April 1966, Page 19
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