Hankook Lands OE Contract with International Truck
(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire Co. announced it has entered into an agreement to supply OE tires to International Truck and Engine Corp.
Michelin Buys More Hankook Shares
(Akron/Tire Review) Exercising its option, Groupe Michelin bought two million shares in Hankook Tire Co., increasing its ownership position to 6.3%.
Hankook Adds Koehler as Motorsports Marketing Manager
(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire America Corp. has hired race veteran Jeff Koehler as its motorsports marketing manager.
Moving Marvels: Tire Innovations: A Look Back, a Step Forward
From the four full-ply poly bias tires of the early to mid-1960s to the carbon-fiber-enhanced radials complete with Kevlar belts and multiple compound tread designs of the 21st century, we’ve come a long way in a relatively short time. A glance in the rear-view mirror shows that our great industry has been foolish at times
Hankook to Compete in Japan GT
(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire Co. will enter Japan’s Super GT Championships this year, and will team with former champion Team Endless Sports in the Super GT 300 class.
Hankook Signs With Drift Team
(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire America Corp. is now the official sponsor of the Kaaz USA Motorsports Competition Drift Team for 2006.
Hankook Eyes a Move Up The Charts, Dealers Told
(Akron/Tire Review) After experiencing a record-breaking 2005, Hankook Tire Co. is setting its sights on breaking into the top five of global tiremakers.
Hankook Pledges $3 Million to Race Contingency Awards
(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire America Corp. has posted a record $3 million in motorsports contingency program for the 2006 season.
Hankook to Supply VW With 540,000 Tyres Annually
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) As reported earlier, Hankook Tire Co. has closed a deal with Volkswagen to supply 540,000 tyres per year for the German manufacturer’s Golf and Bora models.
Hankook Profits Grew in 2005
(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire Co.’s net profit grew by more than one-quarter in 2005 from the year before, according to the Korean newspaper JoongAng Daily.