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New on-/off-road truck radial from Kumho USA

Kumho Tire USA Inc. has released the KMD41 medium truck and bus radial for on- and off-road applications, reports Tire Review. Designed for applications such as refuse, construction and mining and logging, the Kumho KMD41 shows improved traction against the previous offering, and “removes the 55 miles per hour speed restriction of the previous product, increasing the speed certification to 65-miles per hour for normal highway driving,” the tyre-maker said.

11th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho recognised for CO2 reductions

Kumho Tires has gained “official recognition” for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 13,339 tons over the past five years. In a press statement, the Korean company’s Australian subsidiary reported that Kumho Tires achieved this reduction through upgrading production facilities and adopting renewable energy strategies while at the same time working to develop and manufacture more efficient fuel saving tyres. Kumho’s CO2 reduction plan was launched in 2005 by Kemco (Korea Energy Management Corporation) and was devised in response to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

9th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Gilbert takes on US commercial sales at Kumho

Kumho Tire U.S.A. has appointed Ron Gilbert its new director of Commercial Tire Sales. In his new position, Gilbert will head up the tyre maker’s truck and bus radial sector.

22nd June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho to work with Chinese university

At the end of May, Kumho Tire China and the Qingdao University of Science and Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement. According to the university, under the new agreement the two entities will increase their joint work in a number of areas. Graduate students will be trained at a Kumho-established research and development centre, which is described as being a world class facility, and both parties will cooperate on developing tyre industry solutions, such as the development of environmentally-friendly materials.

21st June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Spring 2013 debut for AA-labelled Kumho range

Four tyre makers at this month’s Reifen 2012 show in Germany spoke of ‘AA’ label rated tyres. One of these was Kumho Tyres, whose new “Ecowing ES01” took pride of place on the company’s exhibition stand. The “all-new standard performance tyre”, as Kumho calls it, will be available in various sizes from spring 2013 and will – at least in size 195/65R15 91H – come with an A/A/71dB label rating. According to Kumho Tire Europe GmbH sales director Michael Zirnzak, the range will be available in 21 dimensions between 14 and 16-inches and feature rolling resistance and wet grip label ratings of A to C. More precise details of each individual tyre’s performance will be released in the near future; Kumho says it will apply label information to all tyres produced after 30 June.

20th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho official tyre of US Soccer Federation

Kumho Tire U.S.A. has signed on as the “official tyre sponsor” of the United States Soccer Federation and the men’s and women’s national teams. “Kumho's sponsorship of the U.S.S.F. fits well with our national branding campaign that encourages an active and adventurous lifestyle, further highlighted by our 'Let's Go' motto," said Rick Brennan, vice-president of marketing, Kumho Tire U.S.A. "With the upcoming London Olympics, we are honoured to be an official sponsor of United States Soccer."

29th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho-shod Peugeot Rczs dominate class at Green Hell

The Kumho-shod cars of Team Peugeot RCZ Nokia finished first and third in SP2T, the category for 1600cc turbocharged cars) in last weekend’s Nürburgring 24 Hours. First past the flag was car 100, shared by Paul Englert, Steven Palette, Guillaume Roman and Julien Rueflin, which covered 2,077.82 miles at an average speed of 86.58mph during the course of the race.

25th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho to supply French F4 racing series

Kumho, who only recently was appointed official tyre supplier to the global Auto GP Series, has now also won the contract to supply all the tyres for the Fédération Française du Sport Automobile's (FFSA) F4 single-seater racing championship.

4th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho confident of double ‘A’ label rating for Ecowing ES01

Kumho Tires claims to have developed a tyre capable of achieving an ‘A’ rating in the European tyre label for both rolling resistance and wet grip. The tyre in question is the Ecowing ES01, which Kumho intends to launch in Europe in the second half of 2012.

30th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho reports top rallying success in Ireland

Kumho’s motorsport division has topped its previous best performance in the upper tiers of rallying with its tyres’ performance in the Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally (April 6-7), according to its management. Drivers using the company’s rubber are currently leading two classes of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, as well as leading the Group N class of the Irish Tarmac Championship and the Irish Forestry Series. European Motorsport manager, Steve Thompson said: “We’ve achieved some great results in rallying over the last few years, but this beats our previous record at this level of the sport.”

17th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook takes over as Formula 3 Euro tyre supplier

Last year Kumho announced it would cease its nine year-tenure as tyre supply to the Formula 3 Euro Series at the end of 2011. The series, run as part of the Hankook-supplied German Touring Car Masters (DTM), now has a new sole tyre supplier. Unsurprisingly, it’s Hankook.

5th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

CDP Group discusses counter-trend strategies in Italian wholesale market

CDP Group’s CEO Andrea Reggi calls 2011 "a year of consolidation", which ended with success. While the turnover remained constant at about 38 million euros, net profit came in at more than 2 million euros, an improvement of 15 per cent over the previous year and a percentage of profit on turnover of more than 5 per cent. Reggi hit the targets he stated in an interview with PneusNews.it last year: to strengthen the company’s financial position, increasing the return but not the turnover. "In 2011 I wanted to understand if the 38 million euros in revenue, achieved in just three years, was a temporary episode due to specific factors such as winter 2010," said Reggi.

1st March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho adds KL21 to its 4×4 range

Kumho recently introduced the Solus KL21 all-season tyre for on-road use as a way of extending the company refers to as its range for all seasons. Available in top-selling sizes such as 235/65 R17 and 235/60 R18, this street terrain tyre is designed to deliver wet traction combined with low noise and rolling resistance. The KL21 is extensively fitted by Hyundai and Kia to their latest SUV models and has recently been approved for fitment to the new Jeep Grand Cherokee.

14th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New top man at Kumho Tires

The Kumho Asiana Group has appointed Kim Chang-kyu the new chief executive officer and president of Kumho Tires, effective 1 February. Kim, whose career within the Kumho group of companies began in 1977, previously served as president and CEO of Kumho company Asiana IDT, a position he’d held since April 2009. Other prior roles within the company include president and CEO of Kumho Trading and president and CEO of Kumho Resort. Kim’s previous experience within Kumho’s tyre business includes roles within Kumho Tires’ export/specialty sales/overseas division between February 1991 and the end of 2000 and with Kumho Tires Dubai between 1984 and 1991.
Mr. Kim replaces Kim Jong-ho, who has retired.

6th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

UK market Marshal 857 van tyre's largest

Kumho’s core tyre for the van market is the Radial 857, with market coverage of “at least 90 per cent,” according to the Korean manufacturer. Kumho says the Radial 857’s deep zigzag grooves give increased mileage and traction, while its straight centre groove and sipe sequence on its four ribs improve ride and noise levels.

2nd February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors