Hankook Tire Elevates CTO/CPO to the Board of Directors
SEOUL, Korea – Hankook Tire has appointed Hwi Joong Kim to the board of directors on March 16, a reflection of the strategic importance of technology for the company. Kim continues to act as chief technology officer and chief production officer of the company. Elevating production and technology to the boardroom agenda will streamline the
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 Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Medium Truck Tires
From Tire Review Hankook Tire Co. has issued a voluntary safety-related recall of certain Aurora brand medium truck tires manufactured from Mar. 1 through Sept. 5, 2006. “In tests recently conducted, certain types of tires did satisfy FMVSS but did not fully meet internal endurance criteria,” Hankook said. “The result of this defect could be
Hankook Tire America Corp. Selects JMPR Public Relations as Agency of Record for North America
WOODLAND HILLS, CA — JMPR Public Relations has been named the PR agency of record for Hankook Tire America Corp. JMPR will assist the tire company with its public relations and media relations efforts, including brand enhancement, new product debuts, motorsports programs, dealer relations and special projects. JMPR said it will work directly with Hankook’s
Greg (H.Y.) Pae Appointed President of Hankook Tire America Corp
WAYNE, NJ – Hankook Tire Co. has appointed Greg (H.Y.) Pae to president, Hankook Tire America Corp. Pae, who served as executive vice president of the company’s American regions for the past two years, brings a wealth of sales and marketing experience to the company’s North American operations. Pae began his 20-year career with Hankook
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 Tire to Provide International Truck & Engine with OE Tires
Hankook Tire Co., LTD. has reached an agreement to provide original equipment (OE) products to International Truck and Engine Corp. for use on the International 4000 and CF Series vehicles. Hankook currently has OE relationships with Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai and Suzuki.
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 Tire America Corp. Awards Grand Prizes in Ventus Tire “Getaway” Giveaway
Hankook Tire America Corp. has selected four Grand Prize winners in Hankook’s Ventus Tire “Getaway” Giveaway. The online promotion ended May 31, 2005. The response was greater than anticipated, and in the end four winners were selected at random to receive a $5,000 gift certificate to a select Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts destination in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, plus first-class, round-trip airfare for two to their chosen location.