South Korean Tire Industry Update: Status Quo Performance in a Declining Global Tire Market
South Korean tire industry and domestic producers have been one of the best success stories in the global tire industry. However, declining demand in the domestic and export markets in last two years have dented its performance to some extent.
Chinese Tire Industry Update: Focus on Overseas Expansion Amid Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty
The Chinese tire industry, the global powerhouse in production and consumption of tires, had one of the most challenging years in recent history in 2018.
What Investment Activity Can Foretell About the Future of the Tire Industry
Following the money can serve as a valuable barometer to help predict where the industry is headed with increased interest in the tire segment from private equity, institutional investors and strategic acquirers.
Kumho Disputes OSHA Safety Violations Against Georgia Plant
Kumho Tire has issued a statement in response to citations from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding its Georgia plant.
OSHA Cites Kumho for Alleged Safety, Health Violations
OSHA has issued 22 citations to Kumho Tire Georgia Inc., and two other companies after an inspection allegedly found safety and health hazards at its Georgia manufacturing plant.
Judge Orders New Union Vote at Kumho Tire Plant in Georgia
An administrative law judge ordered a new union vote at a Kumho Tire’s Macon, Georgia, factory after finding that company officials violated workers’ rights during a vote to determine union representation.
Kumho Tire Appoints Jeon Dae-Jin as President, CEO
Kumho Tire has appointed Jeon Dae-jin, currently senior executive vice president, as the new CEO. During his 35-year tenure with Kumho, Jeon has held various leadership roles in compound research, technology development and bolstered the manufacturing process in an effort to increase productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. In his inaugural speech, President Jeon Dae-jin said, “To
Kumho Tire, Atlanta Hawks Celebrate National Mentoring Month
Kumho Tire USA and the Atlanta Hawks donated an all-expense paid trip to an Atlanta Hawks game to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta in celebration of National Mentoring Month.
Marketing Moves: Kumho Tire, the NBA and You
The Kumho Tire USA Brand will be making even more of a splash in digital marketing and social media in 2019, which the company plans to trickle down to its tire dealers through local geo-marketing campaigns.
Kumho Tire Simplifies Product Lines, Amps Up Dealer Tools for 2019
During its 2018 dealer meeting in Costa Rica, Kumho Tire USA emphasized how it will streamline its product offerings, grow its OE side of the business and further study its position in the market to enhance dealer profit margin in 2019.
Kumho Tire Continues Sports Marketing with Professional Soccer Partnership
Kumho Tire has extended its partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, a prestigious soccer club in the English Premier League, for another three years.
Kumho Signs Technology Transfer Agreement with Pakistani Manufacturer
Kumho Tire Co. signed an agreement to transfer its tire manufacturing technology to Century Engineering Industries of Pakistan.
