Founded 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.
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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
Kumho Tire USAFounded in South Korea in 1960, Kumho Tire manufactures replacement and original-equipment tires for passenger vehicles, electric vehicles, trucks, buses and SUVs. Kumho Tire USA supports that global business with a U.S. headquarters, an Akron technical center and a Georgia plant capable of producing 10 million tires a year. Its U.S. research and production work includes EV-specific designs such as the Crugen EV HP71, while the company also supplies automakers including Audi, BMW, Hyundai and Volkswagen.AKRON, OH
Kenda TireFounded in Yuanlin, Taiwan, in 1962 to produce bicycle tires, Kenda Rubber has grown into an international tire manufacturer with company facilities in Taiwan, the United States, Germany, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. Kenda makes tires for a range of vehicle and mobility applications, and its history also records the acquisition of wheel businesses.REYNOLDSBURG, OH
Bridgestone Americas, IncBridgestone Americas, Inc. is a tire and rubber products manufacturer headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The company produces a wide range of tires for passenger, light truck, truck and bus, agricultural, off-road, and other applications, as well as commodity and high-performance polymers. Bridgestone Americas also operates research and development facilities and has manufacturing and sales operations across the Americas, including in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, aiming to provide social and customer value as a sustainable solutions company.AKRON, OH