Hankook & Company Hires Seongjin Kim as Chief Digital Officer
Hankook & Company appointed Seongjin Kim as chief digital officer (CDO) effective immediately. Kim will be responsible for further accelerating the digital transformation of the group. As head of the digital strategy department, Hankook says Kim will establish an innovation model based on advanced digital technologies and build information and communication technology (ICT) strategies. He
USTMA Board of Directors Elects New Members
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors during the board’s Jan. 25 meeting. The incoming board members hold senior positions at four of USTMA’s 12 member companies, including, Bridgestone Americas, Giti Tire (USA), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Hankook Tire America Corporation.
Hankook’s Kingery 4S2 X: One Tire for Every Weather
It’s hard to be all things to all people. But in the tire business, you’re often asked to do just that, whether it’s offering additional vehicle services on top of tire alignments, rotations and installs or adding tires to your regularly scheduled orders that are becoming popular in your market. Tire manufacturers are feeling this,
Hankook Tire Wins 2021 Good Design Award for SUV/LT Tires
Hankook Tire announced that it has won the 2021 Good Design Award, where Hankook’s SUV/LT tire Dynapro AT2 Xtreme and Dynapro XT are recognized as “Winner.” The two products were first unveiled in the North American market last October. As Hankook’s first Rugged Terrain product, the Dynapro XT features high-rigidity polygonal blocks and wide zig-zag grooves
Brison Named President of Hankook Tire North America
Hankook Tire announced that Curtis Brison has been named president of Hankook Tire North America (formerly Hankook Tire America). He succeeds Sooil Lee, who remains CEO of Hankook Tire & Technology. Additionally, Robert Williams has been promoted to senior vice president of truck, bus and radial (TBR) sales. Jong Jin (JJ) Park has been promoted
Most Viewed Tire Launch Stories of 2021
This year was filled with new tire launches, from all-terrain to all-weather and all-season tires, each boasting technology improvements from their predecessors and looking to take up some market share in their respective segments.
Five Tire Trends for 2021
To finish out the year, let’s go through some of the trends that screamed out to the Tire Review team in 2021 and how they might affect your business in the new year.
Hankook Tire Receives Sustainability Recognition
Hankook Tire says it is the first in the tire manufacturing industry to obtain the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC} PLUS.
Hankook Develops Racing Data Analysis Solution for Motorsports
Hankook Track Solutions is intended for anyone who enjoys driving on the race track as well as for amateurs dreaming of becoming professional racing drivers, the company said.
Hankook Receives Platinum Medal in EcoVadis CSR Assessment
EcoVadis’ 2021 assessment recognized Hankook’s efforts to address clear and quantitative goals regarding its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment and its active participation in various initiatives for corporate sustainability.
Hankook Fits New Kia Sorento with Dynapro AT2 at Rebelle Rally
Hankook Tire is supporting Kia’s two Sorento PHEVs running in the rally and a Sorento EX being used as a media vehicle with its Dynapro AT2 tires.
Hankook Tire Reveals New R/T Dynapro XT, AT2 Xtreme Tires
With the addition of the Dynapro XT and Dynapro AT2 Xtreme, Hankook’s Dynapro family now covers on-road, off-road, all-terrain and rugged terrain segments to suit the needs of both light truck and SUV/CUV consumers.
