The DoubleStar Group was founded in 1921. The DoubleStar Industrial Co., Ltd. production complexes were built in China in 1996 and are owned by DoubleStar Group Co., Ltd. DoubleStar's annual production volume is five and a half million truck tires per year.
DoubleStar is among the top five tire manufacturers in China. Their tires meet all possible international quality standards. DoubleStar tires are exported to 70 countries, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, Europe, and Africa.
DoubleStar tire exports by region:
- Africa (mainly Nigeria) - 200,000 tires per year
- Brazil - 150,000 tires
- Europe - 50,000 tires
- Middle East - 100,000 tires
The DoubleStar Co., Ltd. is a supplier for the China’s Army, supplying nearly half a million tires for military trucks and vehicles.
DoubleStar’s reclamation rate is under 1%, which shows the supreme quality of their products.
Annual production of DoubleStar is close to one and a half million of radial tires, two million of large vehicle tires and two million tires for smaller agricultural vehicles.
Kumho Tires was founded in 1960. By 2005, the company had 5,300 employees, excluding foreign branches, 53 teams, 11 departments, 28 product sales points in Korea, 6 foreign representative offices, and 8 factories in various parts of the world.
Today, the company's annual export volume is $1,200,000,000, and products are sold in 180 countries around the world.
The company is now preparing for another breakthrough in its development – transforming into a world-class multinational company by increasing sales volumes of new types of products, the technology for which will be borrowed from the sports tire production sector.
Kumho Tires is known both domestically and internationally as one of the leaders in the global tire manufacturing industry, with the foundations of this leadership being based on excellent quality and providing the best customer service. Kumho Tires has been awarded titles such as "Best Korean Service Company," "Best Korean Company," twice "No. 1 Company in Customer Satisfaction," the first prize for product productivity improvement, and in 2002, the brand received 2nd place in the consumer popularity survey.
Kapsen tires are produced by the Chinese manufacturer Shandong Huasheng Rubber Co., Ltd. This is a large private company engaged in research and development, production, and sales of tires. The company was founded in 1994 and is located in the city of Dongying, Shandong Province.
Relying on strong R&D potential, precise equipment, and advanced management, Kapsen passenger and truck tires are exported to Europe, America, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Kapsen tires are high-quality tires with excellent performance characteristics, attracting more and more long-term customers worldwide.
The factory that produces passenger car tires covers an area of 400,000 square meters and produces 25 million tires per year, including tires of all major types (HP, UHP, HT, AT, MT, LT VAN) in sizes ranging from 13 to 32 inches. The equipment used at the passenger tire factory is made by leading global manufacturers from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the USA, Japan, and South Korea. The factory continuously collaborates with the best engineers in the industry to ensure that Kapsen tires remain at the forefront in terms of appearance, quality, and performance characteristics.
This brand's products are developed in five engineering and technical centres in the UK, Germany, China, Indonesia, and the USA, and are tested on world-famous automotive tracks in different parts and climatic zones of Europe.
The development of GiTi products involves specialists with experience working in companies such as Michelin, Continental, and Goodyear. These are people who know how to make a high-quality product.
Another confirmation of the quality of GiTi products is the recognized fact that the casings of GiTi truck tires are rated "A" class and are in the TOP 10 ratings of resellers based on reliability criteria.
During the Research and Development stage GiTi’s the main points of focus are clients preferences and the operating characteristics of vehicles within the markets in question which are West and East Europe alongside with the countries from the CIS region.
In order for the GiTi products to be at the affordable price for the consumer, the production is based in China, which is an absolute advantage in comparison to the equivalent products with similar characteristics (mileage,handleability and overload resistance) as the final price is lower.
The Compasal brand is equally popular in the domestic Chinese market and internationally. The brand is rightfully proud of its niche called "High-Quality products of China." The Compasal product line includes all types of radial tires – passenger, light truck (SUV+LTR), as well as truck and bus tires.
All tread patterns are developed taking into account market needs and the latest trends. The production capacities of Compasal factory allow the production of up to 180 million truck tires and up to 2 billion passenger tires.
All products are manufactured using new high-quality equipment in accordance with a strict quality control system. The combination of high quality, reasonable prices, and excellent service allows Compasal to claim the title of one of the best new generation Chinese tire brands.
The Sunfull brand is owned by the Chinese company Hengfeng Tires, established in 1995. Currently, Hengfeng Tires has six factories, all located in the technological clusters of Shandong Province, in the cities of Dongying and Linyi. Three factories produce tires for trucks and special equipment, while the other three manufacture tires for passenger cars and small commercial vehicles. The company's annual production volume is 44 million tires.
All tires under the brand of Sunfull are intended for passenger cars, with most of the tires being sold in North America. The brand's tires are characterized by comfortable handling, improved traction on wet surfaces, and a quiet and smooth ride.
Currently, the Sunfull brand offers about 10 models, 4 of which are designed for SUVs and pickups, corresponding to the M/T, H/T, and A/T categories. Similarly, the lineup for passenger car tires is segmented, starting with the versatile HT782 model and ending with the SF-888, which belongs to the Ultra High Performance tires with a tread height of 30% and a speed index of W.
Bridgestone Corporation is a Japanese tire manufacturer. Bridgestone's business is 80% focused on the production and sale of tires for passenger cars, trucks, buses, commercial vehicles, airplanes, motorcycles, construction, mining, and agricultural equipment. The remaining 20% comprises the production and sale of conveyor belts, hoses, car seats, rubber insulating products, and sports equipment. The company owns 178 factories and five technical centers in 27 countries worldwide, as well as ten of its own testing grounds in seven countries.
The Bridgestone Company was established in 1931.
In 1953, the company became the largest tire manufacturer in the country. In the early 1960s, the first radial truck and passenger car tires appeared. During the decade, the corporation's motto, "Serving society with superior quality goods," was formed. During this time, Bridgestone began to explore the international market, building a factory in Malaysia and then opening a subsidiary in the United States. A few years later, a Bridgestone representative office appeared in Brussels.