About Hanksugi — Commercial Truck Tyres in Antigua and Barbuda Since 2002

Founded in 2002, Hanksugi is a globally recognised leader in premium commercial truck tyre manufacturing, with authorised dealers in Saint John's, All Saints, Liberta, Potters Village and key locations across Antigua and Barbuda.

Steel belt plies of a Hanksugi commercial truck tyre showing internal construction layers

A Legacy of Excellence

Founded in 2002, Hanksugi is a recognised leader in the tyre industry. Our principal manufacturing facility is consistently ranked among the four largest tyre producers in the world, and we have firmly established ourselves as a global leader in high-quality tyre production.

Hanksugi tyres incorporate cutting-edge HATT engineering and innovation. Designed with an optimised structure, they deliver robust grip, low rolling resistance and excellent wet-road handling — ideal for Antiguan haulage routes from the Sir George Walter Highway through to the rural roads linking Saint John's, Bolans and beyond. They are also recognised for outstanding durability and wear resistance, enabling longer tyre life and a highly competitive cost per kilometre.

Thanks to certifications from multiple government authorities and consistent customer satisfaction, Hanksugi is present in Antigua and Barbuda today with dealers in Saint John's, All Saints, Liberta, Potters Village and Bolans — and across more than 80 countries worldwide.

Built on Three Principles

We are committed to offering commercial tyres of the highest quality, delivering maximum value through innovative engineering, outstanding durability and unmatched performance.

Quality First

Quality is the cornerstone of our truck tyre production. Every tyre undergoes rigorous testing and quality controls to meet the highest standards in the industry.

Innovation

We invest continuously in research and development to create cutting-edge tyre technologies that improve performance, fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership.

Success of the Customer

The success of our clients drives everything we do. We work closely with fleets and dealers to ensure every tyre delivers maximum value and performance.

Milestones

2002
Company Founded
Officially founded and registered as a tyre manufacturer, with quality and innovation at the core.
2003
Partnership with Aeolus
Manufacturing begins at the Aeolus plant in Henan, China — ranked among the four largest tyre factories in the world.
2006
Excellence in Manufacturing
Production capacity expanded while maintaining strict premium quality standards throughout.
2010
Global Expansion
Distribution expanded to more than 30 countries, backed by government-authority certifications worldwide.
2015
Top 10 Manufacturer
Ranked among the ten largest tyre manufacturers in the world. ChemChina, parent company of Aeolus, acquires a 65% stake in Pirelli.
2020
SmartWay Certified
Awarded the US EPA SmartWay designation for fuel efficiency and environmental responsibility.
2024
USA and Cambodia
Establishment of USA operations. Expansion into Cambodia with a USD 140M plant and a production agreement of 350,000 units.
2026
More than 80 Countries
Present in more than 80 countries with over 12 international certifications and a growing dealer network in Antigua and Barbuda and across the wider Caribbean.

International Commercial Truck Tyre Certifications — More than 12 Countries

Hanksugi commercial truck tyres are certified by government authorities across the Americas, Europe and beyond. Each certification confirms compliance with local safety, quality and performance standards for commercial vehicle tyres.

SmartWay — US EPA

Low rolling resistance verified by the EPA, delivering fuel savings of 3–6%. Required by leading US carriers for compliance with the SmartWay Transport Partnership.

Eco Technology

Hanksugi's own certification of low-emission manufacturing processes and compound formulation. Carbon footprint reduced across the entire service life of the tyre.

LATU — Uruguay

Laboratorio Tecnológico del Uruguay. Mandatory safety and quality testing for all commercial tyres sold in Uruguay. Confirms compliance with load index, speed rating and durability requirements.

NOM — México

Norma Oficial Mexicana. Mexico's mandatory safety standard for tyres (NOM-086-SCFI), governing load capacity, speed rating, tread wear and labelling of all commercial truck tyres imported and sold in Mexico.

E-Mark — European Union

ECE R54 type approval for commercial vehicle tyres. Mandatory for sales in all 27 EU member states and EEA countries. Covers load/speed performance and noise emissions.

INEN — Ecuador

Ecuador's national standards body (Instituto Ecuatoriano de Normalización). Certifies that commercial truck tyres meet the safety and quality requirements of RTE INEN 011 for the Ecuadorian market.

INMETRO — Brasil

Brazil's National Institute of Metrology (Instituto Nacional de Metrologia). Mandatory tyre certification (Portaria INMETRO 544) testing tread wear, handling, temperature resistance and structural integrity. Required for all tyres sold in Brazil.

EU REACH Compliance

EU chemical safety regulation (EC 1907/2006). Guarantees zero restricted substances in tyre compounds. Mandatory across all EU member states.

TÜV — Germany

Independent German testing authority. Verifies structural integrity, high-speed resistance and load capacity under controlled laboratory conditions.

INTI — Argentina

Argentina's National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI). Mandatory tyre safety certification (CHAS scheme) testing dimensional compliance, load resistance and high-speed performance in line with Mercosur standards. Required for all tyres sold in Argentina.

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