Cho Now Vice Chairman, Suh Named Hankook CEO
From Tire Review Hankook Tire Co. has appointed Seung Hwa Suh as its new CEO. Suh had most recently been president and COO of Hankook Tire Europe. Former CEO Cho Choong Hwan was elevated to vice chairman. After a 23-year career with Hyosung Group, Suh joined Hankook in 1996 and has held a number of
Hankook Outlines Success, Plans at Dealer Meeting
From TireReview RANCHO MIRAGE, CA — Hankook Tire America Corp. claimed that it set a new North American sales record in 2006, generating $690 million in revenue. The company outlined its results and future plans at a recent dealer meeting in Rancho Mirage, CA. Worldwide sales for parent company Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. were also
Hankook Set to Raise Prices
Hankook Tire America Corp. is raising prices by up to 5 percent on all of its passenger, light truck/SUV and medium truck tires as of July 1. Hankook said the increases will vary by line and tire size.
Hankook Announces New Motorsports Marketing Manager
Hankook Tire America Corp. has appointed Jeff Koehler to the position of motorsports marketing manager. Koehler brings with him a passion for high-performance motorsports as well as experience both managing and competing in racing events.
Hankook Announces Price Increases
Hankook Tire America Corp. announced that it is raising prices on its full line of passenger, high performance, light truck and medium truck tires by 3 to 5 percent.
Top Tire Industry Performers for 2003
Nokian Tyres, Hankook and Bandag were the tire industry’s top performers in 2003 in terms of earnings as a percentage of sales, while Goodyear, Titan International, Bridgestone Americas Holding and Alliance Tire anchored the bottom of the list.
Hankook Raises Prices By 3 Percent
Hankook Tire America Corp. has announced plans to raise prices on its full line of passenger, high performance, light truck and medium truck tires by 3 percent, effective July 1.
Hankook Premiers New Corporate Identity Program
Hankook Tire Co. unveiled a new corporate identity program during a recent presentation at its headquarters in Seoul, Korea. The new look is the latest in a series of strategic moves to build the company’s global image as a leading manufacturer and marketer of tires.
Overheard: 78% Of Americans Confirm Gas Prices Impact Driving
Hankook Tire Gauge Index takes a closer look at the effects of current economic environment on when and why Americans drive.
Overheard: Americans Miss Driving
Hankook Tire’s latest Gauge Index reveals US drivers current attitudes toward driving.
