Kumho, one of the world's fastest growing and technologically advanced tyre makers, is seeking to form marketing and technical alliances with some of Australia's key transport fleets to accelerate the development of heavy truck tyres and to promote both the Kumho brand and the operators' company.

Kumho manufactures a full range of steer, drive and trailer tyres to suit a wide range of applications including off-road, mixed surface and on-road conditions and is already widely used and accepted by Australian operators.

According to Kumho Tyres Australia national marketing manager David Basha, the company is keen to grow its business in the heavy vehicle market and wants to link up with major fleets to discuss promotional and marketing opportunities in return for favourable pricing and added technical input.

"Our aim is to make Australian truck operators realise Kumho is a leader in truck and bus tyres providing highly efficient, long lasting and cost effective tyre solutions for heavy vehicles," said David Basha.

"We want to open dialogue with truck and bus operators because we are confident Kumho tyres will give them an operating edge and we believe they will become strong advocates for the brand once they have used them," he said.

"This is a really unique marketing opportunity and will deliver a number of advantages to heavy vehicle operators keen to be a part of our Signature Account program," he added.

"Kumho already has already established an Australia wide Select Dealer Network of 75 tyre dealers all of whom are particularly focussed on heavy vehicle tyres to cater for transport operators and their unique needs," said David Basha.

Heavy transport fleet operators interested in becoming involved in Kumho's heavy vehicle program should contact Kumho Tyre Australia's commercial manager Harvey Hawes at Kumho on 02 9912 9800 or by email harveyhawes@kumho.com.au

The company offers a range of more than 35 different types of commercial vehicle tyres ranging from light truck to heavy-duty off-road tyres.

Since it's inception in 1960, Kumho Tyres has been a model of steady growth amid dramatic changes of business landscape. Driven by innovation in management and technical development Kumho has become the leading tyre company in Korea.

Over the past half-century Kumho Tyres has built the foundation for a sustainable company, which has thrived through a full range of business environments and has grown to be one of the world's top 10 tyre companies.

Kumho has succeeded in the development of superior tyres for all vehicles including high performance, passenger, sports utility and recreational vehicles, as well as light trucks, heavy truck and buses, industrial, agricultural, mining and construction vehicles as well as aircraft.

Kumho produces more than 65 million tyres annually with a massive research and development program which comprises more than 600 research personnel and 300 testing machines at proving grounds in South Korea, Europe and North America, Kumho leads the world with the latest in tyre technology, safety and performance.

In Australia Kumho markets a range of tyres for cars, 4WD's, light commercials, trucks and buses with an extensive network centered around five state locations with the ability to distribute tyres to retailers across all areas of Australia.

For further information contact:

Harvey Hawes
Kumho Tyre Australia commercial manager+óGé¼-¿
Phone 02 9912 9800+óGé¼-¿
or by email harveyhawes@kumho.com.au