Hankook Concept Tire Wins Red Dot: Luminary
During the recent Red Dot design awards ceremony, Hankook Tire Co.’s Boostrac concept tire has received the prestigious Red Dot: Luminary for design concept. “We are honored to be recognized in this manner by one of the world’s top design awards,” said Seung Hwa Suh, Vice Chairman & CEO of Hankook Tire. He also added,
Hankook Features Concept Tire in Campaign
Hankook Tire Co. showcased its new 360-degree rotating Ball Pin Tire in the official video for the company’s The Next Driving Lab campaign. Hankook Tire’s The Next Driving Lab campaign began in 2013 and aims to deliver a futuristic driving experience with advanced technology. “By continuing our highly successful The Next Driving Lab campaign, Hankook
Hankook Partners with Disabled American Veterans
Hankook Tire America Corp. is sponsoring the Disabled American Veterans’ Mobile Service Office (MSO) in Tennessee. The MSO provides free services to local veterans in northern Tennessee who need assistance filing claims for Veteran Affairs benefits. “Hankook is proud to partner with DAV’s MSO program and utilize mobility to ensure veterans receive the valuable services
Hankook OE on Volkswagen, Audi A4
Hankook Tire Co. was chosen as original equipment supplier for the Volkswagen Touran as well as the Audi A4 and A4 Avant. The Volkswagen Touran will be shoed with Hankook’s Ventus Prime2 Sealguard tires in size 215/55R17. The Ventus Prime2 Sealguard is a run flat tire that allows drivers to continue driving even in the
Hankook Launches Laufenn in Europe
Hankook Tire Co. will launch its new tire brand, Laufenn, in the European market starting spring 2016. The tiremaker said the Laufenn products were developed for the European market needs, with Hankook Tire’s European Technical Center (ETC) in Hanover, Germany, playing a vital role in development. Laufenn will initially offer five product line-ups: – S FIT
Hankook, Vibram Collaborate on Concept Tires, Shoes
Hankook Tire Co. and shoe maker Vibram’s collaboration of three shoes and two concept tires debuted during the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. Hankook Tire’s off-road concept tires, the DynaMIX and DynaSYNC, took inspiration from the flexible blocks on the outer soles of Vibram’s hiking shoes that are designed to change their contact positions
Hankook Finalizing Wage Agreements
Workers and management for Hankook Tire Co. in South Korea have reached a tentative wage agreement after holding a vote from Sept. 6 through Sept. 8, according to local media. The tentative agreement would increases manufacturing workers’ base pay by 5.8%, pay workers an incentive of 3 million won ($2,517) after the final agreement is
Hankook’s Unionized Workers Vote on Pay Raise
Unionized workers of South Korea’s Hankook Tire Co. began a yes-or-no vote on Sunday regarding pay raise and other possible deals reached between labor and management, the Korea Herald reports. The union said the voting started at 5 a.m. Sunday and will last until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. On Friday, an agreement between
Hankook Labor Union in Korea Threatens Strike
Hankook Tire may be facing its first ever labor strike, as 86% of its 4,700 union members in Korea voted to strike over a salary hike offered by management. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily, management proposed an annual rise of 1%, while the union demands 6.7% in addition to improved welfare benefits. More negotiations
Hankook Concept Tires Win Design Awards
Several of Hankook Tire Co.’s concept tires were honored at the 2015 Red Dot Design Awards and the 2015 IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards). Winning tire designs were produced in collaboration with Pforzheim University’s schools of Design, Engineering and Business, the tiremaker said. “We are immensely proud to be recognized by the world’s top three
