{"id":39879,"date":"2025-07-30T12:27:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/?p=39879"},"modified":"2025-07-30T12:27:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:27:33","slug":"hankook-opens-new-uk-headquarters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/index.php\/hankook-opens-new-uk-headquarters\/39879","title":{"rendered":"Hankook opens new UK headquarters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hankook Tyre recently celebrated the opening of its new UK headquarters, Hankook House, which the tyre manufacturer says marks a significant milestone for company, reflecting its sustained growth and strategic investment in the UK.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>As part of the opening ceremony, Chang Yool Han, managing director of Hankook Tyre UK welcomed distinguished guests including &#8216;Princess Royal Anne&#8217; of the British royal family.<\/p>\n<p>The visit included a tour of the 357,221 sq. ft. advanced facility, where she was introduced to Jongho Park, president and chief operating officer of Hankook Tyre Europe and met team members, learning more about Hankook\u2019s innovations in tyre technology and logistics. The ceremony concluded with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, formally marking the opening of the new headquarters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-39880 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250724_Hankook_Tyre_UK_Marks_Grand_Opening_New_Headquarters_with_Royal_Visit_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250724_Hankook_Tyre_UK_Marks_Grand_Opening_New_Headquarters_with_Royal_Visit_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250724_Hankook_Tyre_UK_Marks_Grand_Opening_New_Headquarters_with_Royal_Visit_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250724_Hankook_Tyre_UK_Marks_Grand_Opening_New_Headquarters_with_Royal_Visit_01-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250724_Hankook_Tyre_UK_Marks_Grand_Opening_New_Headquarters_with_Royal_Visit_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250724_Hankook_Tyre_UK_Marks_Grand_Opening_New_Headquarters_with_Royal_Visit_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250724_Hankook_Tyre_UK_Marks_Grand_Opening_New_Headquarters_with_Royal_Visit_01-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Established in the UK since 1993, Hankook has enjoyed steady and sustained growth, fuelled by rising demand for its premium tyre range. The opening of Hankook House is said to represent a major milestone in the company\u2019s long-term vision, supporting its strategy for continued expansion in the UK market.<\/p>\n<p>Strategically located in the heart of the UK\u2019s logistics \u2018Golden Triangle\u2019 \u2014 with direct access to the A45, M1, and M45 \u2014 the new facility is optimised for enhanced national distribution and improved customer service. 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