Development, manufacture and distribution of tyre and wheel solutions for automotive, bicycle, powersports and specialty applications.
KENDA Europe A/S
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About KENDA Europe
KENDA Europe A/S, based in Tilst, Denmark, develops, manufactures and distributes tyres and complete wheel solutions for the European market. The portfolio includes tyres for automotive, bicycle, powersports (ATV/motorcycle) and specialty applications such as trailers, industrial and agricultural machinery, as well as matching complete wheels. KENDA Europe was formed in 2024 through the full integration of wheel system supplier STARCO into the European operations of Taiwanese tyre manufacturer KENDA (founded 1962). The company employs over 400 people in Europe and operates its own European Technical Centre (KETC) with locations in Germany, the UK and Croatia for the design and development of tyres and wheels. It has three manufacturing sites (Croatia, UK, China) and six distribution and sales locations across nine European countries. Group-wide, KENDA has eight tyre and six wheel factories and more than 14,000 employees.
- Site
- DK-8381 Tilst
- Processes
- Tyre manufacturing (Tire Manufacturing), Wheel manufacturing (Wheel Manufacturing), Design and development of tyres and wheels (Design, Engineering), Technical centre (R&D, design/development of tyres and wheels), Distribution and sales across Europe, OEM and aftermarket solutions
- Materials
- Rubber (caoutchouc), Metal (steel/aluminium)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1962
- Industries
- Automotive, Bicycle/two-wheeler, Powersports (ATV/motorcycle), Specialty (industrial, trailers, agricultural machinery)
- 01
Engineering and development (KETC)
- 02
Tyre manufacturing
- 03
Wheel manufacturing
- 04
Distribution
- 05
Sales and customer care
Materials & Processes
Rubber (caoutchouc)
Base material for the pneumatic tyres of bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs, automobiles and industrial applications.
Metal (steel/aluminium)
Materials for the wheel solutions manufactured within the group (not further specified).
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyre manufacturing (Tire Manufacturing)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Rubber (caoutchouc) |
| Wheel manufacturing (Wheel Manufacturing)Forming | – | – | – | – | Metal (steel/aluminium, unspecified) |
| Design and development of tyres and wheels (Design, Engineering)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
A Quality Director coordinates quality procedures across Europe; details on certifications have not been published.
| Evidence | Tilst |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1962
KENDA founded in Taiwan
- 2003
Joint venture with Cooper Tire & Rubber Company in China (USD 200 million)
- 2010
KENDA was the 27th largest tyre manufacturer in the world
- 2017
Expansion into Europe through acquisition of Starco Europe A/S (Denmark, 2017 revenue: USD 129.4 million)
- 2023
KENDA becomes tyre supplier of Formula Drift
- 2024
STARCO was integrated into KENDA Europe