Kenda Rubber Industrial Company was founded in 1962.  Our managing philosophy of honesty, quality, service and innovation has enabled Kenda to grow to be one of the largest tire and tube manufacturers in the world.  All our products are built to the highest quality standards through ISO 9001 and QS 9001 international standards certification.

• Founded in March, 1962.
• Kenda initially employed 50 people.
• Produced bicycle tires and tubes.

• Expanded overseas market.
• Capital increased to US$581,818.
• Produced motorcycle and agricultural tires and tubes.

• Commencement of new headquarters building.
• Completed the construction of Yun-Lin plant.
• Produced passenger vehicle tubes.
• Capital increased to US$29 million.
• Kenda securities went public on December 20, 1990.

• Promoted overseas investment.
• Enhanced globalized marketing and production activities.
• Established American office and Hong Kong office.
• Completed construction of Shenzhen factory producing bicycle, motorcycle, and industrial tires and tubes.

• Total capital increased to US$71.8 million in 1998.
• Began construction of Shanghai and Vietnam plants.
• Began production of Vietnam factory in the fourth quarter of 1997 and Shanghai factory in the first quarter of 1998.
• June 1998, Kenda's Taiwan factories passed the international environment warranty ISO 14000 standard.
• Total capital increased to US$84.8 million in 1999.
• 2001-The new era arrived with the first radial passenger tire produced from Kenda Kunshan plant. The sales of Kenda passenger tires started in China.
  

• In 2002, the Kenda branded passenger tire was officially introduced in Taiwan, Europe and Middle East market. Production of Avon brand tire for Cooper Tire Company began.
• Kenda sponsored professional golfer Ben Curtis, who won the prestigious 132nd British Open in Sandwich, England. Kenda branded passenger tire was introduced to the North American market in 2003.
• In 2004, Kenda annual sales reached another milestone, breaking through NT$ 10 billion. Joint Venture Agreement was signed with Cooper Tire to establish a radial tire plant in Kunshan, China. Kenda's sponsored Mountain Bike Riders Jeremy Horgan Kobelski and Mary McConneloug were selected to compete in Athens's Olympic Games representing the USA, as was Kenda's Jimena Florit, representing Argentina.
• New Kenda Rubber (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. was established to expand the company's Lawn and Garden, Golf Cart, ATV and Trailer tire capacity. Plant construction started for Cooper Kenda (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. in 2005.
• Introduction of the first radial structured ATV tire to the market
   

• Kenda sponsors Jeff Courtney, a race car driver who drove an Audi in the SPEED World Challenge series. Jeff wins Series Challenge along with rookie of the year awards.
• First Ultra High Performance automobile tire produced in Kunshan, China plant

• First tire produced in Cooper Kenda (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. (CKT) factory

• Approximately 40 acres of land purchased in Tianjin, China to build a new factory

• Kenda sponsored Jeff Courtney begins racing in the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT with a Dodge Viper.

• Introduction of the first radial golf car tire

• One millionth tire produced at Cooper Kenda (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. (CKT) factory
• Ground breaking for new factory in Tianjin, China
• Construction for expansion begins for Vietnam factory in Ho Chin Minh City
• Several Kenda sponsored cyclists compete and win medals at Beijing Olympics highlighted by a gold medal in BMX
• Kenda endorses Taiwanese LPGA golfer Theresa Lu and PGA golfer Travis Perkins