Hankook Tire Media Center & Press Room

Hankook Tire Announces Second Quarter 2018 Financial Result

In the second quarter of 2018 Hankook Tire achieved a sales growth in major markets such as Europe and China, as well as stable growth of Original Equipment, resulting in a sales increase of 2.3% as compared to the same period last year. Sales of high inch tyres (over 17 inch) accounted for 52.1% of passenger car tyre sales. This marks a 3.5% increase compared with the same period last ...

Hankook Tire Wins Corporate Social Responsibility Award from Groupe Renault

Hankook Tire has been awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Award by Groupe Renault, receiving the highest score in the Purchasing Sustainability sector. The tyre maker will continue its strategy of forming partnerships with global automotive brands based on top tier technology and continuous innovation. ...

Hankook Tire acquires Germany’s ‘Reifen-Mueller’

Hankook Tire will be accelerating its global distribution system by acquiring 100% stake of the German major independent tyre distributor, Reifen-Mueller. The investment enhances the tyre maker's global market competitiveness through continued distribution expansion. ...

Hankook Tire Partners with ARLANXEO for joint Tire Technology Development

Hankook Tire and ARLANXEO agree on R&D partnership to develop new synthetic rubber grades and technologies for Premium-performance tires. The partnership reflects Hankook Tire’s continuous R&D efforts to strengthen its tech leadership. ...

Hankook Tire announces the extension of its UEFA Europa League contract until the 2020-21 season

Hankook is extending its successful commitment to the UEFA Europa League for a further three years until the 2020-21 season. This makes Hankook the longest running sponsor of Europe’s largest professional club football competition, with a total of nine years by the time of the Final in 2021. The new contract gives the premium tyre manufacturer the right to present the 'Player of the ...