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New Kumho aftermarket, dealer managers for Germany

At the start of this year, Kumho Tire Europe GmbH appointed a new executive sales director and car dealer key account manager for the German market. Thomas Schlich has taken on the position of executive sales director and in this role he is responsible for the replacement car and truck tyre market business relating to tyre and car dealers throughout Germany. The 47-year old has been employed in the automotive industry for more than 16 years, including nine years in various positions with Bridgestone.

22nd January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho names new OE, domestic replacement head

After four years as president of Kumho Tire North America, J.B. Kim is to return to Korea and head up the company’s original equipment sales division and Korean market replacement sales division. The position left vacant by Kim in the US will be filled by Hai Eok "Harry" Choi.

4th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Good Design Award for Kumho Ecsta

Kumho Tire U.S.A. reports that the Ecsta 4X has received a 2012 Good Design Award. The award, organised annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies, recognises design and innovation, sustainability, creativity, branding, ecological responsibility and technology in a number of areas. Kumho Tire was awarded this honour in the category of transportation, alongside companies such as BMW, Boeing and Hyundai.

2nd January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho USA outlines 2013 products at dealer meeting

This year’s Kumho Tire USA dealer meeting took place between 7 and 10 December, and Tire Review reports that while the tyre maker’s management acknowledged next year will likely be similar to 2012 – in other words, a challenging year for dealers and for the industry in general – the company focused on what its dealers can look forward to.

12th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho outlines ‘Pink Ribbon Campaign’ support

As a supporter of breast cancer awareness campaigns, Kumho Tires is participating in the 'Pink Ribbon Love Marathon'. Earlier, in June, Kumho Tires held a new product launch presentation held at an aircraft hanger at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, where it also signed an agreement with the Korea Breast Cancer Foundation to support the Pink Ribbon Campaign, a programme designed to promote the importance of breast health, a regular breast self-exam and early detection. The campaign is run by Korea Breast Cancer Foundation, established in 2000 as Korea's first non-profit foundation dedicated to breast health.

29th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

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Dated: AUG 01, 2012 Kumho Tire U.S.A. , Inc. (Kumho) is recalling certain Kumho Solus KH25 passenger car tires, size 225/45R17, produced in the weeks of 3411 through 2512 (August 21, 2011 through June 23, 2012). The aff. … Related news: New Tyre Cord Factory Earmarked for Vietnam Kumho OE for Mercedes Sprinter Kumho, Samsung […]

9th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho reaches agreement with Korean union

Korea’s Yonhap News reports that Kumho Tire reached a tentative wage agreement with the union representing workers at its domestic plants on 25 September. The deal is said to have been made following “overnight marathon negotiations.” Under the agreed-upon terms, the tyre maker will give workers 2.5 million won (£1,380) and 50 per cent of their monthly wages as lump-sum incentive payments. The agreement will be subject to a union vote on 27 September.

25th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Falken appoints Matt Smith as UK & Ireland head

Following news of his departure from South Korean manufacturer Kumho yesterday, Falken has appointed Matt Smith to lead its activities in the UK and Ireland. Smith brings with him over 15 years’ experience working in the UK tyre industry. Smith is tasked with building sales of Falken’s fresh tyre range that includes five new launches since the start of the year.

12th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Aims to Become Top Rubber Supplier

Kumho Petrochemical chairman Park Chan-koo has plans for the company’s future as a top global chemical-making company, marking over 20 trillion won in annual revenue with 20 original high-quality products that are number one in their respective sector by 2020.

12th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Matt Smith leaves Kumho

Kumho Tyre UK is set to appoint a new sales director for the UK and Ireland, following the departure of Matt Smith. According to the company, members of senior management team will take over his responsibilities until a successor is in place.

10th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Announcement “soon” on Kumho US plant start date

While work on Kumho Tire’s greenfield project in the US is still on hold, the long wait to restart may soon be over. Georgia-based television station 13WMAZ reports Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority chairman Clifford Whitby as saying “we are getting very close to be able an announce a date when Kumho will be able to start construction.”

27th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho strike over

In a disclosure submitted to the Korea Stock Exchange, Kumho Tire reports that the strike announced on 16 August is already over. The tyre maker says normal production resumed at both its Gwangju and Gokseong plants in South Korea on 17 August. Kumho Tire shares rose 3.6 per cent following this announcement.

17th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho praises GB Taekwondo’s Olympic performance

Britain may never have been the first name you thought of when jotting down a list of the world’s top taekwondo nations, but team GB Taekwondo’s performance at the London Olympics shows we pack a powerful kick. Kumho Tyres, as official partner of GB Taekwondo, has congratulated the team for Jade Jones’ gold and Lutalo Muhammad’s bronze at the recent games.

17th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Strikes begin at two Kumho plants

Unionised workers at Kumho Tire’s Gwangju and Gokseong factories in South Korea have gone on strike, the Yonhap News Agency reports. According to Yonhap, the workers’ union said a general strike began on 16 August in order to secure higher wages; a walkout took place in the Gwangju plant at 6:30am and half an hour later in Gokseong. The news service shares that the strike follows the end of a union-led partial walkout by 3,100 workers that lasted a month and also centred on wage and “other outstanding differences.”

16th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone hosts Olympic-themed charity sports day

Bridgestone staff raised more than £700 for Acorns Children’s Hospice at the company’s recent Olympic-themed sports day. The fundraiser saw staff at the company offices in Leamington Spa competing in events such as rowing, cycling and archery. Local paralympian Anna Turney, who is currently being sponsored by Bridgestone, was invited to award prizes for each individual discipline, as well as an overall team winner.

15th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors