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Kumho Opening Doors in Georgia

  Kumho Tire Co. celebrated the opening of its first U.S. production facility in Macon, Ga., on May 2. The celebration included a ribbon cutting, plant tours and a tree planting ceremony. Several local, state and federal officials, as well as Kumho executives, were on hand for the ceremony. “North America is home to one

Kumho OE on 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Kumho Tire Co. will supply original equipment tires for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, available now in the U.S. and Canada. The minivan will be fitted with the Kumho Solus TA31, an all-season premium touring tire. The tire features a tread block and pattern that reduces road noise and the reinforced block also offers great handling

Kumho Opens First US Facility in Georgia

Kumho Tire Co. celebrated the opening its first U.S. production facility in Macon, Ga., on May 2. The celebration including a ribbon cutting, plant tours and tree planting ceremony. Several local, state, and federal officials, as well as Kumho executives were on hand for the ceremony. “North America is home to one of the world’s

Kumho Tire Offers Spring Rebate Program

Kumho Tire U.S.A. is kicking off its spring rebate for the purchase of select tire sets, from May 1-June 30. Customers who purchase four qualifying Kumho tires will receive up to an $80 rebate after mailing the rebate form and proof of purchase. Eligible tires include the Ecsta 4X II or Ecsta PS91 for an $80

Kumho Tire Wins Prestigious Design Award

Kumho Tire Co. has received the 2016 Red Dot Award for two tire product designs. Kumho’s K Silent Tire and Road Venture MT51 were both winners in the product design category. This is the fifth year in a row Kumho has been honored with a Red Dot award. “The Red Dot Award is one of

Kumho Rolls Out Three New Tires

Kumho Tire U.S.A. has unveiled three new tires for the North American market – the Ecsta PS91, Ecsta PS31 and Crugen HT51. The Ecsta PS91 will be the premium summer UHP offering from Kumho. The tire features an asymmetric tread pattern and is available in a Y speed rating. The PS91 will be available in

Report: Creditor Group Seeks to Sell Kumho Stake

A Reuters news report yesterday stated that creditors of Kumho Tire Co. have “asked Credit Suisse to work on a sale of their stake,” citing “three sources familiar with the situation.” The creditors, the report said, hold a 42% share in the South Korean tiremaker, which has a reported market capitalization of 1.07 trillion Korean

Max Finkelstein Expands into New Market

Astoria, N.Y.-based wholesaler Max Finkelstein Inc. is continuing to grow with the addition of a new distribution center in Hanover, Md. The 94,000-square-foot distribution center will service areas throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Washington D.C., all a new market for MFI. Additional centers will be added to better serve this entire footprint, MFI said. The

Kumho Presenting NBA D-League All-Star Game

Kumho Tire USA, the official tire sponsor of the NBA, will present the 10th NBA D-League All-Star Game at Toronto’s Ricoh Coliseum on Feb. 13. The top 24 NBA Development League prospects, 16 of which have NBA experience, have been selected to play in the game. The game will tip off at 2 p.m. on Feb.

Kumho Tire Appoints New CEO

Han-Seob Lee was appointed CEO of Kumho Tire Co. effective immediately, Tyres & Accessories reports. Former CEO, Chang-Kyu Kim, will remain as company president. This appointment comes after Park Se-chang took over as CEO of Kumho Asiana Group, Kumho Tire’s parent company. Lee was co-CEO of Kumho Tire for three days last year with Park

Kumho Tire VP Named Kumho Asiana CEO

The Kumho Asiana Group has appointed vice president of Kumho Tire Co., Park Se-chang, as the group’s CEO, Tires & Accessories reports. Park, the 40-year-old son of group Chairman Park Sam-koo, will lead Kumho Asiana’s strategic management unit with current CEO Seo Jae-hwan. Last year, Park was promoted to co-CEO from senior vice president, but

Kumho Rolling Out New Products

In 2015 Kumho launched six new products, and in 2016 the tiremaker shows no signs of slowing down. During its recent dealer meeting, Kumho announced four new lines for the North American market. “The new products that we’ve introduced in the last 18 months and in 2016 have been developed and targeted for the United