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'A U.S. manufacturing presence remains a core part of Nexen’s long-term vision for North America,' says Brian Han, CEO of Nexen Tire America.

MTD Mid-Year Q&A: U.S. Plant 'Core' to Nexen's Vision

A U.S. plant remains part of Nexen Tire America's long-term plans, Brian (Yoonseok) Han, the company's CEO, tells MTD in this exclusive interview.

June 8, 2026

'We're really excited to be able to bring more passenger/light truck domestic product to the market and for the first time ever, TBR tires' made at Hankook Tire America Corp.'s Clarksville, Tenn., plant, says Rob Williams, Hankook president.

MTD Mid-Year Q&A: Hankook Plant Will Drive Growth

June 5, 2026

'We are staying focused on where we win and executing with consistency,' says Tansu Isik, CEO of Continental Tire the Americas LLC.

MTD Mid-Year Q&A: Continental Stays Focused on Strategy

June 3, 2026

'That's our challenge at Michelin: to be able to raise the bar and make sure that the value we offer in the market just continues to get better and better,' says Matthew Cabe, CEO of Michelin North America Inc.

MTD Mid-Year Q&A: Michelin Leans Into Innovation

June 1, 2026

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