1980~1999
THE 2ND TERM, THE AMBITIOUS CHALLENGE TOWARD A BIGGER WORLD
The challenge towards the ambitious dream to become the power nation of tires is about to begin along with the flow of economic renaissance.
The 24-hour operating research institute and the feverish passion that aims to expedite the entry to the bigger world have helped NEXEN Tire to develop
the V-shaped rotation tire for the first time in Korea and to settle as
the No. 1 enterprise that is highly acknowledged in terms of quality, technologies, and certifications.
1999. 03 Undertook the management right of NEXEN CO., LTD. (former Heung-a Tire) and normalized the business
1995. 11 Awarded the tower of 100 million dollar export
1994. 11 Acquired ISO 9001
1994. 03 Changed the business name to Woosung tire
1992. 12 Developed the V-shaped rotation tire
(one-directional)
1991. 10 Had technical cooperation with Ohtch, Japan
1987. 06 Jointly produced products with Michelin Tire
under technology cooperation
(Terminated in July 1991)
1986. 02 Jointly managed by Woosung Group
1984 Began construction of factory to mass produce
radial tires in Yangsan, South Korea (Yangsan Plant)
