Cheng Shin Rubber

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co.
Public (traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange)
Traded as TPE:2105
Industry Tire manufacturers
Founded January 1, 1967
Headquarters Yuanlin, Taiwan
Key people
 Luo Jye (founder)
Number of employees
 Worldwide 25,000
Subsidiaries Maxxis USA, Maxxis International
Website www.cst.com.tw

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. (Chinese: 正新橡膠工業股份有限公司) is the ninth largest tire company in the world.[1] Established in 1967, in Yuanlin, Taiwan, by Luo Jye. Maxxis is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cheng Shin.[2]

Overview

At first, Cheng Shin Rubber only produced bicycle tires. As the company grew and extended its reach beyond Asia, it expanded into new market segments, producing tire products for a variety of vehicles.

In 2009 Cheng Shin had worldwide revenue of over $2 billion.[3] Operating under the name Maxxis in some countries, Cheng Shin has operations in China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Japan and Dubai. The company employs 28,000 people, and its products are distributed in approximately 170 countries.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130730/NEWS/130739991/cheng-shin-eying-china-plant-no-7
  2. ↑ Cheng Shin Rebrands to CST. Dealernews
  3. ↑ http://www.cens.com/cens/html/en/news/news_inner_34682.html
  4. ↑ http://www.tirereview.com/article/83120/cheng_shin_investments_show_competitive_plans.aspx

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