Founded in Yuanlin, Taiwan, in 1962, Kenda Tire began as a bicycle-tire maker and has since built a manufacturing and technical presence spanning Asia, Europe and the United States. The company now makes tires for drivers, riders and powersports users, with its American technical center established in Ohio in 2014.
Kumho TireFounded in South Korea in 1960, Kumho Tire manufactures tires for passenger vehicles, electric vehicles, SUVs and commercial fleets. Its U.S. operations include a Georgia production facility making 10 million tires a year and a technical center in Akron, Ohio, where engineers develop tire materials and designs. Kumho also supplies original-equipment tires to automakers including Audi, BMW, Hyundai and Volkswagen.GROVEPORT, OH
Ken-ToolSince John A. Kennedy launched its predecessor with the Pacific Rim Tool in 1920, Ken-Tool has built its identity around tire service from its Akron base. Today, the independent company works from a 100,000-square-foot facility, manufacturing tire-service tools for the automotive aftermarket while also taking on contract forging work.AKRON, OH
Nexen Tire America, IncFounded in Korea in 1942 as Heung-A Tire Company, Nexen Tire became the country’s first recognized tire company in 1956 and established its U.S. branch in 2005. Nexen Tire America makes and distributes tires for drivers and automakers, with the company’s identity shaped by patented nano-composite technology, original-equipment approvals, and manufacturing operations in Korea and China.RICHFIELD, OH
King MachineFamily-owned since its 1951 founding in Akron, King Machine has grown from a regional manufacturer into a multi-facility tire-industry company serving customers across the United States and Mexico. Today, it is known for pairing 75 years of American manufacturing experience with unusually fast, technically precise tire mold production and support for original-equipment and replacement markets.AKRON, OH