Former Apollo Vredestein head of R&D Peter Becker has taken on the role of research and development director at Kumho Tyres in Europe.
Becker’s key task in his new position is the setting up of Kumho’s European Technical Center in Morfelden-Walldorf, Germany, the tiremaker’s replacement for its now-closed center in Birmingham, England.
The 53-year old will lead Kumho’s activities in the areas of tire technology, research and product development and work closely with Kumho’s design teams in South Korea, China and North America. The team working under Becker will focus on developing optimal products for the European replacement and original equipment markets. (Tyres & Accessories)