Hankook Tire Wins 2026 Diamond Supplier Award From International Motors
One of 10 global suppliers to receive International's top annual distinction, the tiremaker was recognized during a ceremony at its Tennessee manufacturing facility…
Hankook Tire & Technology was honored with the 2026 Diamond Supplier Award by American commercial vehicle manufacturer International Motors LLC (“International”) during a ceremony held on Aug. 19 at Hankook Tire’s Tennessee Plant in Clarksville, Tennessee.
The Diamond Supplier Award represents the highest tier of distinction bestowed by International, recognizing top-performing suppliers that demonstrate exceptional performance across critical criteria, including technology, quality, delivery and sustainability. Working with approximately 1,500 suppliers globally, International selects only about 10 companies each year to receive this top award.
This achievement holds significant value as it validates Hankook Tire’s world-class engineering capabilities, quality competitiveness, and deeply rooted partnership with International in the commercial vehicle tire sector, company officials stated in a press release. The award ceremony was held in the presence of key executives from both companies, who also toured the Tennessee Plant and highlighted their strong, long-standing collaboration.
“We are proud to receive this prestigious recognition from International, which is a testament to our shared dedication to excellence in commercial trucking, and we look forward to many more years of continued partnership,” said Mark Roe, vice president of TB Sales, Hankook Tire America Corp.
“Hankook is deserving of the International Diamond Supplier Award because of their consistent communication, adaptability and strong commitment to quality,” said Sanjay Goel, vice president of global strategic sourcing, cabin & electronics, International.
