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• Hankook & Company and Hanon Systems join forces for a stronger presence at Automechanika Frankfurt
• Group companies bring together automotive batteries and thermal management solutions, combining original equipment expertise with aftermarket know-how and experience
• Hankook Battery accelerates its European aftermarket expansion with a strengthened sales and logistics network to meet evolving demand for 12V battery solutions
• Under the new slogan “Driven by OE Expertise”, Hanon Systems outlines its aftermarket strategy and reinforces its commitment to European customers and partners

FRANKFURT, Germany, September 08, 2026 – Hankook & Company Group is showcasing its automotive battery and thermal management solutions at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, highlighting its growing commitment to the European aftermarket.

Hankook Battery Expands European Aftermarket Presence

Hankook & Company’s ES Business Headquarters is showcasing a broad range of premium automotive batteries under the Hankook brand, including AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) and MF (Maintenance Free) batteries featuring the company’s latest lead-acid battery technologies.

Demand for high-performance 12V batteries, including AGM and EFB technologies, continues to grow across Europe, driven by an aging vehicle parc and the increasing adoption of start-stop and hybrid vehicles. Against this backdrop, Hankook & Company is strengthening its position in the European automotive aftermarket by building brand awareness and customer confidence in the Hankook brand. The brand is supported by an established reputation as an original equipment tire supplier to premium European automakers.

Hankook & Company’s AGM batteries are optimized for start-stop and electric vehicles, offering up to four times longer service life than conventional MF batteries, along with enhanced durability. They are designed to provide a stable power supply even in vehicles with high electrical loads from advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), high-performance infotainment systems and other electronic features, addressing the diverse requirements of the European market for high-quality, technologically advanced products.

Hankook & Company also benefits from a diversified footprint with production bases in Korea and the United States, a German subsidiary in Frankfurt and a logistics base in Hamburg. This global manufacturing presence provides the company flexibility in responding to changes in the European trade and regulatory environment affecting automotive parts from China, while supporting a stable supply chain of premium battery products to European customers.

Hanon Systems Brings Original Equipment Thermal Management Expertise to the Aftermarket

Hanon Systems supplies a wide range of solutions in the areas of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, powertrain cooling, compressor, fluid transport, and electronics and fluid pressure Europe represents more than 35 percent of the company’s global revenue, making the region its largest regional market.

As vehicles remain on the road longer and powertrain technologies continue to diversify, thermal management requirements in the aftermarket are also evolving. Hanon Systems plans to leverage the technology, engineering expertise and industry experience developed through its original equipment business to expand its aftermarket offerings and provide customers with a broader range of thermal management products and support.

The aftermarket initiative also creates an opportunity to develop business synergies within Hankook & Company Group. While Hanon Systems brings decades of experience in automotive thermal management, Hankook Tire & Technology has established extensive experience in the European replacement tire market, including distribution, dealer networks, brand management and product portfolio operations.

Hanon Systems has launched a dedicated aftermarket page on its website, providing an overview of its aftermarket capabilities and offerings. The new page presents the company’s aftermarket approach through four core areas: proven expertise, thermal focus, electrification ready and customer support. It also introduces the new aftermarket slogan “Driven by OE Expertise”.

At Automechanika Frankfurt, Hankook & Company Group is building on its established presence in the European tire market to expand its aftermarket offering into automotive batteries and thermal management solutions. The exhibition marks the Group’s second joint aftermarket appearance under the Hankook brand, following AAPEX 2025 in Las Vegas.