By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here close TIRE FINDER DEALER LOCATOR EVENT HANKOOK UNIVERSE PASSENGER SUV/CUV LIGHT TRUCK TRUCK/BUS SERVICE/SUPPORT ABOUT HANKOOK About Hankook Company Our History E-mail Print Our History From its humble beginnings in 1941 as Korea’s first tire company, Hankook has grown into the seventh largest tire company in the world, one that continues to create new possibilities and overcome new challenges. Now ~ 2011 Hankook Becomes a Leading Global Tire Company Leading the driving industry through high-tech preeminence. As part of the 70th Anniversary of our founding in 2011 we started building production facilities in Chongqing, China, and Bekasi, Indonesia, greatly strengthening our capacity for growth. In addition, Hankook was named the official tire supplier for Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) in Germany, one of the world’s top three touring car competitions, and began the groundwork for yet another research center with technologically advanced equipment in 2014. For the future our aim is to reinforce our global competitiveness by strategically investing in a skilled labour force to expand R&D. Fostering creative and competitive personnel is also a goal at Hankook as we strive to continuously do our part as a member of the global community and grow in tandem with the world. We are proud of our 70-year-long history and are paving the way for the future with a commitment to create new possibilities and overcome challenges that lie ahead. With our customers and society always in mind, our aim is to contribute to the development of the driving experience worldwide. 2011 Signed DTM sponsorship in Germany 2011 Celebrated our 70th anniversary 2011 Groundbreaking ceremony for plants in Chongqing, China, and in Indonesia 2012 Began supplying OE tires for the new BMW 3 series 2012 Became the official sponsor for the UEFA Europa League 2013 Signed the MOU to build a new central research center 2013 Hankook Indonesia grand opening 2013 Extended official DTM partnership ahead of schedule 2013 Chosen as original equipment supplier for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Signed MOU with the state of Tennessee for U.S. plant 2014 Groundbreaking ceremony for new R&D Center, HANKOOK TECHNODOME in Deajon, Korea 2014 Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hankook's Tennessee Plant in Clarksville, U.S. 2015 Extend the premium original equipment to SUV Tires on Porsche 'Marcan' 2015 Received the prestigious Red Dot: Luminary at the Red Dot Award 'Boostrac concept tire' 2015 Succeed High-speed Driving without Air Pressure 'Hankook iFlex' 2016 Selected as original equipment supplier for the all new BMW 7 Series 2016 Signed a sponsorship agreement with Real Madrid C.F 2016 Named in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) 2016 Opened the company's new central research and development center, Hankook Technodome 2017 Opening of Technotrac, a test center for winter tires in Europe 2017 Grand opening of Tennessee Plant in the U.S. 2010 ~ 2001 2000 ~ 1991 1990 ~ 1979 1978 ~ 1961 1960 ~ 1941 Driving Emotion PASSENGER SUV/CUV LIGHT TRUCK TRUCK/BUS Tires Support SERVICE/SUPPORT Dealer Locator Test Results Quality Guarantee Tire Warranty Tire Guide Care Guide Driving Tips Technical Support ABOUT HANKOOK Company Strategy Brand Technology Sustainability Careers Media Center MOTORSPORTS Hankook in Motorsports Racing Calendar Competition Tires DTM FIA F3 European Championship 24H GT Series Supercar Challenge British F4 Global Network Contact Careers Customer Center Register Your Tires Tire Recalls and Service Campaigns Privacy Policy Sitemap Web Order Empowerment The Europa League Sponsorship DTM Official Partnership Copyright © Hankook Tire. All Rights Reserved.