Kumho Plans Major Capacity Boost at New Plant

(Akron/Tire Review) South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co. already plans to expand annual capacity at its brand new Changchun plant, nearly doubling tyre build from 3.15 million to 6.3 million tyres. The expansion will take an investment of $108 million, Kumho officials said.

The plant began production on July 27, and will be the primary OE tyre supplier to Chinese carmaker First Automotive Works.