Hangzhou Zhongce to establish US sales, distribution operation

According to US industry publication Tire Review, Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber plants to establish a foothold in the US next year. The Chinese manufacturer is said to be looking at opening a sales and distribution subsidiary, and according to reports is considering locations in Southern California. It is not yet clear whether Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber will offer a full line of passenger, light commercial vehicle and medium truck products in the US market, or will initially focus on one specific segment.