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Well-known tyre expert joins the team at the Europe Technical CenterYears of professional experience in the UHP segmentEuropean R&D centre of Hankook Tire continues to grow Neu-Isenburg, March 10, 2010 – Hankook Tire, currently the seventh largest and one of the fastest growing tyre...

Joint education and qualification programme for graduated engineers working in rubber industryEducational engagement is part of Hankook Tire’s social investment in HungaryPartnership with Dunaújváros College starts to pay off for Hungary:First ten graduates received their degree on February...

More European made Hankook tyres for the European marketPlant’s capacity to be doubled within next two years Rácalmás, Hungary, January 28, 2010 – Just two and a half years following the opening of its manufacturing plant in Rácalmás, Hungary, Hankook Tire, one of the world’s most dynamically...

Dear Sirs,We would like to inform you about the following important change of European regulations. Some time ago the European Union set a new directive (1) which came into effect as of 1st of January 2010. The directive was set regarding the banning of some defined chemical agents, used as...

Global sales increased by 18% year-over-year and the global operating profit recorded nearly a five-fold year-over-year increaseHankook Tire aggressively sets its 2010 global sales target to exceed KRW 5 trillion for the first time in its history  January 18th, 2010 (Seoul, Korea) – Hankook...

New website faster and particularly customer-friendlyLatest web technology enables decentralized entry of current and differentiated content throughout EuropeMedia Center provides current and older TV-spotsSeparate “Press Room” offers greater convenience for journalists Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 7th...

Hankook Equips New RUF Stormster with Icebear W300A SUV Winter Tyres for UN Climate Conference · Top performance at low rolling resistance· Optimized for use in high-powered SUVs in winter weather conditions· Outstanding line-up in 20 and 22 inches· Perfect example of Hankook Kontrol...

Dr Hwi Joong Kim, Hankook Tire Chief Technology Officer and Production Officer receives 2009 Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Akron · Receives award from University of Akron (UOA), leading university in Polymer Science· Recognises contribution towards Hankook Tire’s rapid...

Hankook Tire seeks engineers for Europe · Number of engineers at Europe Technical Center to be increased by around 16 per cent in 2009· Production of ultra-high-performance tyres is a major engine for economic growth· Tyre engineers at Hankook Tire are specialists borne out of their passion for...

Hankook Tire e-cube: New economic and ecological concept of commercial vehicle radial tyre range for long-haul purpose Greater fuel efficiency and increased mileage through new technologiesOptimised for economical use in European long-haul transportNew generation of tyres already available in...

Hankook Icebear W440 winter tyre awarded the top mark as "specially recommended" by the ADAC, OEAMTC and TCS 18 brands of winter tyre in sizes 205/55 R 16 for VW Golf and similar vehicles testedOnly 5 tyres received the top mark from the ADAC, OEAMTC and TCSHankook Icebear W440...

Hankook Optimo 4S Named Champion in Major All-Season Tyre Test by Auto Bild German automotive magazine Auto Bild once again gives Hankook Optimo 4S top marksTesters confirm tyre’s "absolutely impressive all-round talent"Test proves that high safety levels and excellent rolling...