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- Hwa Fong Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in a comprehensive range of rubber products, focusing primarily on tires and tubes for motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), industrial, agricultural, and small logistics vehicles. The company markets its products under well-known brands including DURO and QUICK, producing tires for various segments such as sport, scooter, vintage motorcycles, big bikes, motocross, mountain bikes, road racing, city and touring bicycles, BMX, freestyle, and electric bikes. It operates manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, Thailand, China, and the United States, serving markets in Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded originally in 1945 and incorporated in 1959, Hwa Fong is headquartered in Taiwan.
Recently, Hwa Fong Rubber Industrial announced a strategic expansion with the acquisition of the former Sumitomo Rubber USA manufacturing plant in Tonawanda, New York. This acquisition, completed in late 2025, marks the company's first production base in the United States and is part of a major initiative to transform the site into the HF Tonawanda Industrial Park. The park is planned to accommodate various manufacturing, assembly, logistics, and technology operations aimed at creating 100 to 250 jobs initially, with potential for further local employment growth. This move supports Hwa Fong’s strategic goals to enhance supply resilience for North American customers and to expand its industrial footprint internationally. The acquisition also signals a shift towards developing an industrial hub that attracts diverse automotive-related manufacturing and promotes regional economic growth.
Hwa Fong Rubber Industrial also maintains significant operations through its subsidiary, Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) Public Company Limited, which furthers the company's reach in the production and distribution of tire and tube products. The group steadily focuses on research and development to innovate tire technologies and improve product quality for global markets, leveraging long-standing expertise in rubber manufacturing. Hwa Fong continues to invest in sustainable practices in both manufacturing and product development processes as part of its business strategy.
The company serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket sectors globally, targeting diverse markets from consumer motorcycles and bicycles to industrial and agricultural applications. Its recent operational changes and industrial asset acquisition underline its commitment to growth and market adaptation in a competitive global tire industry landscape.