By The Num8ers: Medium Truck Tires
U.S. tire dealers will be happy to know that manufacturers of medium truck tires believe the market will improve considerably during the second half of 2008. This means dealers will have a choice between more tires of the brands and types they prefer to sell. Bridgestone/Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin and Toyo unanimously agree that 2008
Hankook Sales Up, Ordinary Income Down in 2007
Hankook Tire reports positive sales and operating income results for 2007. The tyremaker has recorded sales of 2.253 trillion won (≤1.2 billion), an increase of 9.2% on its 2006 results.
Hankook Cleared of Charges on Disease Outbreaks
(The Korean Times) South Korea’s Ministry of Labor concluded today that no connection existed between multiple occurrences of heart disease and the working environment at a Hankook Tire plant in Daejeon.
Moving In All Directions: Hankook Expands Presence to Improve Global Positioning
Hankook Expands Presence to Improve Global Positioning
Hankook Reaffirms Commitment to Vehicle Modification Group
As part of its commitment to motoring that is both enjoyable and responsible, Hankook Tire recently signed a contract at the Essen Motor Show confirming its ongoing partnership with the German tuning organisation VDAT.
Hungary Holds Hankook Factory Subsidy
(Akron/Tire Review) The Associated Press reported that the Hungarian government has stopped an $820,000 training subsidy payment to Hankook Tire Co. due to violations of the country’s labor laws.
Hankook Announces Price Increase
(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire America Corp. is raising prices by up to 5% on its full line of passenger and light truck/SUV tires, effective Jan. 1, 2008.
Hankook: Stopped Subsidy Reports False
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Hankook Tire Co. has flatly denied reports (see item above) that the Hungarian government has stopped an $820,000 training subsidy, characterizing them as “misinformation.”
Government Relations in Hungary on Track, Assures Hankook
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A representative from Hankook Tire has commented on published news that the company’s operations in Hungary had been penalised by the Hungarian government as a result of violating national law.
Getting Big Air: Hankook Takes the High Road (Literally) With Dynapro ATm RF10 Intro
Hankook Takes the High Road (Literally) With Dynapro ATm RF10 Intro