South Korean tyre maker Hankook Tire is investing almost EUR540 million to expand its plant in Rácalmás, located in Fejér County. It says it will be adding a truck/bus radial tyre production line to its European plant. This expansion proposal…
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Hankook introduces new technology for EV tyre brand
South Korean tyre company Hankook Tire & Technology has introduced its exclusive technology system for iON, a tyre brand designed for electric vehicles (EVs). Based on the internal test conducted by Hankook Tire, the iON demonstrates up to 18% reduction…
Hankook opens 3D tyre mould centre
South Korea-based tyre maker Hankook plans to boost its business with 3D printing. Together with 3D printing specialist company Tera Works, it recently co-launched a “3D Printing Convergence Technology Centre” at the Hankook Engineering lab in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. The 3D…
Hankook sets up German subsidiary for auto battery
Hankook & Company Co., Ltd., the holding company of Hankook Tire & Technology Co Ltd, has established the Hankook & Company ES Deutschland GmbH under its Energy Solution (ES) Business Headquarters to supply Hankook branded batteries directly to European markets.…
Hankook Tire ties up with Formula E; launches sustainable tyre
As of next season, South Korean tyre maker Hankook Tire will be the new and exclusive technical partner and tyre supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Recently, Hankook officially presented the newly-developed Hankook iON race tyres to Formula E,…
Hankook commissions new Spain test centre
Continuously expanding its testing and development capacity in Europe, tyre maker Hankook debuts its new, ultra-modern building on the premises of Applus+ IDIADA in Spain, which is now in operation. The official inauguration on site will take place as soon…
Hankook, FIA Formula 3 extends partnership with 3-year contract
Hankook and the FIA Formula 3 European Championship officially extended their successful cooperation by signing a partnership deal for a further three yearsfollowing the DTM and FIA Formula 3 race in Spielberg.In the customary way, Hankook will continue to deliver…
Hankook, DTM extends partnership for another three years
DTM Promoters and copyright holder ITR, and tyre maker Hankook, have officially extended their existing and successful cooperation, active since 2011, for another three years.A corresponding contract was signed following the international DTM press conference for the opening of the…
Hankook expands R&D in Europe
South Korean tyre manufacturer Hankook Tyre Co. Ltd. is expanding its research and development efforts to develop tyre solutions and produce tyres that are appropriate to the European tyre market.