Nankang USA debuted their first production radial passenger tires.
Category: History
1988 – Adding Boats to the list
In 1988, Nankang USA added Ranger Bass Boats and SenDel aluminum wheels to their list of original equipment customers.
1987 – Growing into Rancho Dominguez
Four years later, outgrowing their location once more, the company made the decision to purchase a 115,000 square ft office and warehouse in Rancho Dominguez, California.
1983 – Acquisitions and More Expansion
Within another year the company needed a larger location in order to keep up with its growing production, increasing from the the 12,000 square ft warehouse to a much larger 46,000 square ft warehouse also located in Compton, California. The year 1983 additionally marked the acquisition of Formula Tire – Motorcycle by Nankang USA.
1982 – 10 Years
The year 1982 marked the 10th anniversary of Nankang USA, celebrating a decade of successful business since its founding in 1972.
1981-NANKANG USA’S NEW WAREHOUSE
Within two years Nankang USA saw the need to expand its location once more, the company built its very own 26,000 square ft warehouse located in Compton, California.
1979 – Expansion to Gardena
After the addition of several product lines Nankang USA saw a location move, settling in a much larger 12,000 square ft warehouse located in Gardena, California. Later that year Nankang USA began producing original equipment for Snapper Lawn Mower.
1977 – Formula Motocycle Tires
In the year 1977, Nankang USA started manufacturing the first Formula branded motorcycle tires. This year the company began the development of the first ATV Tire, as well as the first ARCO branded tire for Armstrong Tire.
1976 – NANKANG USA and Specialty Tires
The following year K.H.H. Enterprises changed the company’s name to Nankang USA. Shortly after the newly renamed Nankang USA became the Original Equipment Manufacturer of tires for Snapper Lawn Mower, Murray Ohio, and Jackson MFG. That year also signaled the beginning of specialty tire production for L and G and trailer applications by Nankang USA.
1975 – The Expansion
Several years later in 1975, K.H.H. Enterprises expanded from its original location to a larger 4,000 square ft building in Torrance, California. The company went on that year to become the original equipment manufacturer of tires for HUFFY Bicycle.