Princess Royal opens Hankook’s new warehouse

Hankook says its market share in Britain is on the rise, and this has led to the need for an additional local stock holding facility. The company has established a new warehouse in Daventry to meet its requirements, and recently celebrated the opening of the new facility. Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, patron of charity Transaid – a charity also supported by the tyre maker – joined staff at Hankook’s new Daventry warehouse on 7 February, where she officially opened the new stock holding facility.

“Hankook Tyre UK has been based in Daventry since 1997 and our continued increase in market share has led to the need for an additional stock holding facility,” said Tony Lee, managing director at Hankook Tyre UK Ltd. “The increase in capacity will allow us to improve the service and supply to our highly valued customers, said Tony Lee, managing director at Hankook Tyre UK Ltd. “As a proud member of society Hankook always contributes to those in need, thus having supported Transaid for many years now as they continue to improve transport across Africa and other developing countries. We are delighted that HRH chose to commemorate our recent expansion by officially opening our new warehouse.”

Her Royal Highness unveiled a plaque at the 150,000 square foot warehouse to commemorate the occasion and expressed her support to Hankook’s expansion. Hankook Tyre UK has supported Transaid for over six years. In June 2012, two of Hankook UK’s staff undertook the Transaid Cycle Madagascar Challenge, where they raised an additional £6,600.

Gary Forster, CEO of Transaid said: “Transaid is delighted to be involved with the opening of this site. Hankook Tyre UK has made a significant contribution to Transaid’s work in Africa through the donation of funds and gifts in kind. Their support enables us to continue our projects which save lives and reduce poverty for rural communities across Africa by providing them with better transport solutions. We are honoured that our patron has attended today in recognition of Hankook’s support.”