Kumho Tire Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Kumho Tire announced it has appointed Nam Hwa (Ed) Cho as the new Chief Executive Officer of North America, effective October 1, 2022. He will also lead the sales and operations efforts for Kumho’s Canada and South American divisions. Mr. Cho has over 30 years of history with Kumho Tire where he has held various
Jeff Perry: Relationships Key to Success in the Tire Industry
For Jeff Perry, the most exciting part about his job in the tire industry is the people in it. A self-described “relationships-driven” professional, Perry knows that he can pick up the phone to celebrate a win or hash out a solution to a problem with someone he has a relationship with on the other line.
Kumho Launches the Road Venture AT52
Kumho Tire USA recently announced the launch of the Road Venture AT52. “We are extremely proud of our engineering and product development teams who dedicated years to extensive research and testing in order to deliver this outstanding product,” Kumho says. “The continuously growing light truck market is a focal point for us and we
Kumho Selected as OE Tire for 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz will come equipped with the Kumho Crugen HP71 product line in a 245/60R18 fitment.
Kumho Tire Appoints New CEO, President
Il Taik Jung was previously the company’s vice president of the research and development division.
Kumho Tire Manufacturing Plants to Expand
Kumho Tire has announced tire plant expansions in both the U.S. and Vietnam.
Kumho Releases New Ecsta V730 Performance Tire
The Ecsta V730 is designed to handle the demands of tracks in wet and dry conditions by utilizing an ultra-high grip tread compound with fine carbon black and synthetic resins that further enhanced handling, responsiveness, and grip, Kumho Tire says.
Kumho Releases New Crugen HT51 Commercial All-Season Tire
The Crugen HT51’s five-rib tread design features a stiff center block design for improved straight-line stability and enhanced dry traction, Kumho says.
Kumho Workers Win USW Union Vote
The union drive has been declared victorious after the final 13 ballots from an election last fall were processed.
USTMA Board Extends Chair’s Term, Names New Members
The board extended the term of current board Chair, Goodyear’s Steve McClellan, for an additional year through October 2021.
A/T & M/T Tires: 4 Megatrends in the U.S. Market
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Club 3633: Greg Karson
Greg Karson is Nexen Tire’s business development manager, running all aspects of the company’s Next Level associate dealer program.
