Hankook CEO: Industry Needs to Pull Together on Consumer Education
Seung Hwa Suh’s comments came on the first day of the 29th annual Tire Society Annual Meeting and Conference on Tire Science and Technology.
Yokohama, Hankook Announce Price Increases
Yokohama to raise prices up to 8 percent; Hankook up to 6 percent.
Hankook Launches the ‘Great Catch’ Rebate and Camaro Giveaway
Hankook is supporting the promotion with national cable TV spots, consumer print and online advertising, including ESPN, ESPN2, Versus, SPEED, MLB Network, TBS, Car and Driver, Motor Trend, USA Today Sports Weekly, ESPN the Magazine and D-Sport.
Still More Tire Price Increases
Another pair of tiremakers announced impending price increases.
Northeast Ohio Tire Dealer Named North America’s Best
Enger Tire & Auto wins Tire Review Top Shop Award.
UPDATE: Grand Opening for ‘Hankook’ Retail Store
The June 6 grand opening and ribbon-cutting was attended by Greg Pae, president of Hankook Tire America, and Edison Mayor Jun Choi.
Michelin Ups Stake in Hankook
From Reuters French tire maker Michelin has raised its stake in Hankook Tire Co. to nearly 10 percent through stock market purchases, the South Korean company said on Friday. The announcement comes after Michelin announced the week prior that its shareholding in Hankook rose from 6 percent to 8.9 percent, as part of a previous
Michelin Raises Stake in Hankook
From Reuters French tire maker Michelin said on Wednesday it had raised its stake in South Korean peer Hankook Tire to 8.9 percent from 6 percent. A Michelin spokeswoman added that the company had raised its stake as part of a previous agreement with Hankook that allows Michelin to have up to 10 percent of
Hankook Sales Reach $1 Billion in First Quarter 2008
Hankook has reported year on year sales growth of 18.4 percent during the first quarter of 2008, delivering the company its first-ever quarterly sales exceeding $1 billion. The company attained sales of $1.041 billion. Sales figures for the three-month period included an impressive upsurge in worldwide UHP sector
Hankook Opens New Chicago DC
AURORA, Ill. — Hankook Tire America Corp. has opened a new distribution center, this one located in Aurora, Ill. It is Hankook’s sixth U.S. distribution center. “The addition of a Chicago distribution location allows us to better serve the Chicago metro area,” said J.R. Nottolini, Hankook’s midwest regional director. “Will call is now possible in