Hankook Tire to Supply Tires to Europe’s Largest Trailer Manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull

Equipped with 'Smartec' Technology

Hankook Tire & Technology announced on September 18 that it has signed a supply contract for original equipment truck and bus tires with Schmitz Cargobull, Europe's largest trailer manufacturer.

Hankook Tire & Technology announced on the 18th that it has signed a supply contract for original equipment tires for trucks and buses with the European trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull. Paek Jongho, President and Head of Hankook Tire Europe (right), is pictured commemorating the occasion with Andreas Schmitz, CEO of Schmitz Cargobull. Hankook Tire

Hankook Tire first began supplying original equipment tires to Schmitz Cargobull in 2013 and has since expanded its supply scope and deepened cooperation. Under this new contract, products will be supplied for four years until June 2030. The company aims to continue its long-term partnership with this key client in the European commercial vehicle market and further strengthen its product competitiveness.

Schmitz Cargobull is Europe's largest trailer manufacturer, with numerous production bases across Europe, including Germany, the UK, Spain, Lithuania, Romania, and Turkiye.

Hankook Tire will supply products equipped with its proprietary 'Smartec' truck and bus tire technology system. The lineup includes 'Smart Line' for high-speed long-haul, 'Smart Flex' for medium- to long-haul, and 'Smart Work' for dump trucks.

A Hankook Tire representative stated, "This achievement reflects recognition of our superior truck and bus tire product competitiveness and stable supply capabilities." The spokesperson added, "By meeting Schmitz Cargobull's stringent standards for quality, performance, and high mileage, we have established a foundation to further strengthen our position in the European commercial vehicle market."

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