Kumho Tire

KUMHO TIRE U.S.A. DRIVES THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH LAUNCH OF TWO ADVANCED TIRE OPTIONS

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, has introduced two new options in its expanding EV tire lineup: the Majesty 9 Solus TA91 EV and Crugen HP71 EV. Featuring Kumho Tire's proprietary K-Silent technology, which can help to reduce cabin noise and enhance comfort, the Majesty 9 Solus TA91 EV is ideally suited for drivers of EV coupes, sedans, and CUVs, while the Crugen HP71 EV offers a top-tier feel and quiet ride specifically for CUVs and SUVs with an added level of all-weather performance.

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  • ATLANTA, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tire U.S.A. , one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, has introduced two new options in its expanding EV tire lineup: the Majesty 9 Solus TA91 EV and Crugen HP71 EV.
  • With more than 60 years of tire experience and more than ten premium Original Equipment (OE)-trusted fitments, Kumho Tire offers unparalleled advanced EV options, at a competitive price.
  • "Kumho Tire is at the forefront of EV tire technology," said Shawn Denlein, president of sales and marketing, Kumho Tire U.S.A. "Innovation never stops at Kumho Tire, as we continue to evolve our EV tire offerings while offering consumers durable and affordable options for the unique demands of today's various EV models."
  • The Majesty Solus TA91 EV tire is available in 18-inch to 21-inch tire sizes, and the Crugen HP71 EV tires are available in 19-inch to 22-inch tire sizes.

KUMHO TIRE U.S.A. ANNOUNCES MOTORSPORT SPONSORSHIP BECOMING AN OFFICIAL TIRE OF FORMULA DRIFT

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, announced today a major motorsports sponsorship, becoming an Official Tire of Formula DRIFT and sponsor of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship. The sponsorship represents the company's plans to invigorate its marketing efforts to elevate the brand's awareness in the United States and showcase its product technology through the ultra-high performance tire series.

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  • Making its first foray into the ultra-high performance tire series, Kumho Tire U.S.A. will utilize the sponsorship to showcase the brand's technology and leadership in the ultra-high performance space
    ATLANTA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, announced today a major motorsports sponsorship, becoming an Official Tire of Formula DRIFT and sponsor of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship.
  • In addition, Kumho Tire will also have a major presence on the race broadcast and through Formula DRIFT's digital marketing.
  • April 12-13 – Long Beach, California
    May 31-June 1 – Orlando, Florida
    In addition, Kumho Tire will partner with three drivers as official tire sponsors for the Formula DRIFT 2024 season.
  • For additional information on Kumho Tire and Formula DRIFT, fans can follow along via social media @kumhotireUSA.

JESSICA EGERTON, A SEASONED MARKETING EXECUTIVE WITH TWO DECADES OF BUILDING BRANDS, NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AT KUMHO TIRE U.S.A.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, has named Jessica Egerton as Vice President of Marketing.  In her new role, Egerton will develop and execute integrated marketing and brand awareness programming for the tire brand, supporting retail and engaging consumers. 

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, has named Jessica Egerton as Vice President of Marketing.
  • In her new role, Egerton will develop and execute integrated marketing and brand awareness programming for the tire brand, supporting retail and engaging consumers.
  • "My new role at Kumho Tire represents an incredible opportunity to elevate the brand in the U.S. marketplace," said Egerton.
  • Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Kumho Tire USA is the US sales, marketing, product development, and distribution arm of Kumho Tire Co. Inc.
    For more information on Kumho Tire USA, Inc., and its products, please visit www.KumhoTireUSA.com .

Louisiana Supreme Court Rejects Goodyear's Appeal of $7.2M Tire Defect Verdict

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Louisiana Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., leaving in place a $7.2 million wrongful death verdict for the family of a Plaquemines Parish man who was killed when a defective Goodyear G182 tire suddenly exploded.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Louisiana Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., leaving in place a $7.2 million wrongful death verdict for the family of a Plaquemines Parish man who was killed when a defective Goodyear G182 tire suddenly exploded.
  • The case is one of several recent favorable outcomes secured by the Kaster, Lynch, Farrar & Ball trial team, including:
    A $3.08 million tire defect verdict against Kumho Tire in September 2021.
  • A $1.2 million jury verdict upheld on appeal in May 2020 on behalf of an Arkansas truck driver seriously injured in a crash caused by a defective Hankook tire.
  • Numerous tire defect settlements with significant confidential awards against some of the world's largest tire and automotive companies, including Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Bridgestone Tire and Michelin.

Pittsburgh Jury Returns $3.08 Million Tire Tread Defect Verdict Against Kumho Tire USA

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --An Allegheny County jury has returned a $3.08 million unanimous jury verdict for a truck driver who suffered severe injuries when a defective truck tire manufactured in Korea by Kumho Tire experienced a sudden tread failure causing his fully loaded dump truck to crash and roll over.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --An Allegheny County jury has returned a $3.08 million unanimous jury verdict for a truck driver who suffered severe injuries when a defective truck tire manufactured in Korea by Kumho Tire experienced a sudden tread failure causing his fully loaded dump truck to crash and roll over.
  • Plaintiff Milford Stevens was carrying more than 72,000 pounds of sand when the tread separated on the left front Kumho Powerfleet 983 tire of the dump truck he was driving in September 2014.
  • Mr. Stevens suffered serious neurological and physical injuries, including fractures to his vertebrae, head and face.
  • "This truck was a ticking time bomb because manufacturers like Kumho Tire USA are driven by profit rather than safety," said Mr. Ball.

USW, Kumho Workers Seek Industrial Authority's Action on COVID-19

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Friday, January 29, 2021
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MACON, Ga., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Kumho Tire today called on the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority to intervene in a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the Georgia plant.

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  • MACON, Ga., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Kumho Tire today called on the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority to intervene in a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the Georgia plant.
  • At least twelve workers contracted the virus and one died in the latest wave of infections affecting the facility, which Kumho continues to operate without basic safety precautions.
  • The United Steelworkers (USW)the union representing about 320 workers at Kumhoasked the industrial authority to step in because it owns the property on which the plant is located.
  • "We ask the authority to meet with workers as soon as possible to discuss this crisis and decide on a course of action."

NLRB Certifies USW Election at Kumho Tire

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Kumho Tire in Macon, Ga., today welcomed a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision certifying their vote to join the United Steelworkers (USW).

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  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Kumho Tire in Macon, Ga., today welcomed a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision certifying their vote to join the United Steelworkers (USW).
  • "And they'll have the backing of the USW, the largest tire union in the United States."
  • After Kumho illegally interfered in a 2017 election, the NLRB found the company committed "numerous and egregious" unfair labor practices over the course of its anti-union campaign.
  • Kumho delayed the certification of election results by filing numerous frivolous objections, the last of which Henderson dismissed Wednesday.

Kumho Workers Overcome Campaign of Oppression to Win USW Vote

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Workers at Kumho Tire in Macon, Ga., won their battle to join the United Steelworkers (USW) despite the corporation's relentless and illegal campaign to thwart their organizing rights.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Workers at Kumho Tire in Macon, Ga., won their battle to join the United Steelworkers (USW) despite the corporation's relentless and illegal campaign to thwart their organizing rights.
  • Workers sought USW representation to fight low wages, hazardous working conditions and abusive treatment at Kumho, which ruthlessly harassed and bullied union supporters in an attempt to derail the organizing campaign.
  • In 2017, Kumho workers narrowly lost an initial election on the heels of Kumho's vicious union-busting campaign, which included threats against USW supporters.
  • "In forming a union and holding Kumho to account," Flippo added, "these workers will help set stronger pay and workplace standards for the whole industry."

Cooper Tire Serbia to Increase Capacity at Kruševac Facility

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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Cooper Tire Serbia, a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE:CTB), today announced it is well underway on a construction project to increase production capacity at its Kruevac tire manufacturing plant.

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  • Cooper Tire Serbia, a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE:CTB), today announced it is well underway on a construction project to increase production capacity at its Kruevac tire manufacturing plant.
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    Cooper Tire Serbia, a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, today announced it is well underway on a construction project to increase production capacity at its Kruevac tire manufacturing plant.
  • Cooper Tire Serbia is substantially increasing tire production capacity at our Kruevac site, which is a key facility within Coopers global manufacturing network, supplying high quality tires to Europe and other global markets, said Brad Hughes, Cooper President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • Cooper Tire Serbia is a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company which operates a tire manufacturing plant in Kruevac.

Georgia Kumho Tire Workers Vote for USW Representation

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Saturday, September 7, 2019
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MACON, Ga., Sept. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Workers at the Kumho Tire factory in Macon, Ga., voted this week to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union nearly two years after the initial vote was marred by the company's numerous violations of workers' rights.

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  • MACON, Ga., Sept. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Workers at the Kumho Tire factory in Macon, Ga., voted this week to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union nearly two years after the initial vote was marred by the company's numerous violations of workers' rights.
  • About 325 workers would be in the USW bargaining unit at Kumho.
  • An administrative law judge issued an order in May for a new vote at the Kumho factory after finding that company officials violated workers' rights during the first election in October 2017.
  • The USW represents 850,000 workers in North America employed in many industries that include metals, rubber, chemicals, paper, oil refining and the service and public sectors.