Beaurepaires Tauranga
Phone: +64 7 578 3092
Tyres Brands: Michelin, BF Goodrich, Dunlop, Continental, Maxxis and Goodyear.
Address: 445 Cameron Road, Tauranga Bay of Plenty
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00, Saturday: 09:00–12:00, Sunday: Close.
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Beaurepaires History – Tauranga
Beaurepaires is a huge international retail tyre company, it was founded in Australia in 1922 by Sir Frank Beaurepaires, and today it has a presence in several countries in the southern hemisphere.
Its particular logo maybe is because in 1933 this company set up its own tyre manufacturer factory in Australia with the name Olympic Tire & Rubber Co. (Greek statue with giant tyre on his shoulders).
1980: Beaurepaires and Olympic amalgamate with Dunlop, 2006: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company took 100% ownership of the company. 2008: The Company ceases manufacturing in Australia to focus on their marketing, wholesale and retail operations by Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres.
One of the main characteristics of this company is its particular combination of blue and orange colours in all its stores. It is also important to mention their excellent TV discount commercial and its great effort focused on customer satisfaction.
Today the company sells several tyres brands including Michelin, BF Goodrich, Goodyear and Dunlop. Also provides brake servicing, batteries, wheels alignment and balancing, puncture repair and oil change.
The main locations of its stores are in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu/Whanganui, Taranaki, Wellington, Tasman, Canterbury, Otago and Southland.
Tauranga is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and one of the fastest growing centers in the country. Plus, it’s only a 15-minute drive to one of New Zealand’s most popular seaside towns, Mount Maunganui.
The center of Tauranga has several important historical areas to see during a walk around the place. The Strand coastal area has undergone a major renovation in recent years and is home to a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, as well as a range of accommodation options.
The port of Tauranga is always present throughout the city, which gives the urban area an attractive coastal setting. Fishing, sailing, diving and dolphin tours are easy to organize; You can also visit one of the beautiful attractions in the area: McLaren Falls or Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. General information: Population of approximately 103,650 inhabitants, i-SITE Visitor Center, airport for domestic flights
Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s major beach towns and one of the fastest growing in the country, after Auckland Harbor it is the busiest port in the country. One of the main attractions is Mount Maunganui, located on a small peninsula, where it is possible to hike to the top, which has an incredible view of the city.
In the city it is possible to surf and windsurf. The white sand beaches that begin there extend to Whakatane, 100km to the east. Whakatane is the starting point for expeditions to White Island, New Zealand’s only active marine volcano.
Tauranga’s lush parks and golden sandy beaches make it a popular destination for lovers of the outdoors and water sports. On the North Island of New Zealand you will find many diverse opportunities for surfing, rafting, kite surfing, hiking and golf. Bathe in the refreshing pools of the Kaiate Falls, whose waters descend beautifully over the crags.
The whole family will love visiting one of Tauranga’s amusement parks, taking a guided nature tour, or swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Plenty.
Hankook Tyres NZ History
Hankook’s origins date back to the 1940s in South Korea, making it the first Asian manufacturer in history. Other brands had some manufacturing plants in this part of the world, but Hankook was the first to come out specifically from there.
One of the things that attracted the most attention from the beginning was the size of its facilities, which are still in Seoul today. At first, it made not only tires for cars but also for airplanes, as well as synthetic compounds for other industries.
The number of factories was expanded. First in other locations in Korea, then in Japan and China and later, after great success in their sales, they decided to establish subsidiaries in the United States. Shortly after they did the same in Europe, opening a headquarters in Germany.
Hankook wants to become a premium tire brand Currently, the South Korean manufacturer is the seventh worldwide in revenue, registering a total of 5.3 billion euros in 2017, so the goal that has been set is not easy. Investment in marketing and advertising, as well as placing the accent on high-end car brands and competition are the main pillars on which the manufacturer operates.
Hankook knows that it has come later than other manufacturers and that they are well established. Despite being a relatively young brand, born in 1941 and turning 77 last May, it has managed to open a gap between European, North American and Japanese manufacturers, which occupy the top positions in sales worldwide.
Hankook is the third largest Asian brand in the world in terms of turnover, only ahead of Bridgestone and Sumitomo. As shown in the table, drawn up according to data from the ETRMA (European tire manufacturers association), the gap between the first two brands, Bridgestone and Michelin, and the rest is remarkable, being the only ones that exceed 20,000 million euros in annual income.
Despite this, Hankook begins to close the gap with its immediate competitors: Pirelli and Sumitomo are close. In fact, in recent years, Hankook has not stopped growing in turnover, experiencing growth between 2015 and 2016 of 4% and almost 1% between 2016 and 2017. Its range supplies tires for both passenger cars and heavy vehicles and light, as well as competition.
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