Oak Tyres and globally recognised tyre brand Linglong Tire are celebrating the successful first year of their strategic partnership. Since early 2024, Oak Tyres has been the exclusive distributor of Linglong’s PCR tyre range across the UK and Ireland, with both companies sharing a vision for sustained growth and value delivery.
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Oak Tyres, part of Oak Group Holdings, and Linglong Tire, a globally renowned tyre manufacturer, are celebrating a milestone first year in their strategic partnership. Since its inception in early 2024, Oak Tyres has been the exclusive distributor of Linglong’s full range of summer, winter, and all-season PCR tyres across the UK and Ireland.
The milestone was commemorated at Oak Group Holdings’ annual Sales and Marketing Conference, an event that brought together over 60 employees. Notable attendees included Larry Cross (Founder), Peter Cross (Commercial Director), and Gary Cross (Development Director), alongside Wang Feng, President of Linglong Tire.
During the conference, President Wang Feng outlined Linglong Tire’s strategic vision for the year ahead, highlighting key developments such as:
Wang Feng also shared Linglong’s strategy to strengthen global brand recognition through high-profile sponsorships, including partnerships with Chelsea Football Club and Real Madrid. As the official global tyre partner for these iconic football teams, Linglong aims to boost its international visibility and solidify its reputation as a leading tyre manufacturer.
“Oak Group Holdings views the cooperation with Linglong as a long-term strategic partnership. Linglong is renowned for exceptional quality and shares our ambition for growth. We share the same vision for building enduring success based on continued investment in delivering value to the tyre trade.”
Peter Cross, Commercial Director at Oak Group Holdings
“Oak Tyres is a true expert in developing brands in the UK market with a strong reputation built over 45 years. We are delighted with the success of the partnership in this first year of cooperation and look forward to building on these successes in the year ahead.”
Wang Feng, President of Linglong Tire
The partnership has seen strong growth and positive feedback from the UK and Irish markets. By combining Linglong Tire’s reputation for quality and innovation with Oak Tyres’ decades of expertise in brand development and distribution, both companies are well-positioned to deliver value and performance to tyre trade professionals and customers.
As the partnership enters its second year, both Oak Tyres and Linglong Tire remain focused on innovation, market expansion, and delivering exceptional value to customers across the UK and Ireland.
For more information about Oak Tyres and Linglong Tire, visit their respective websites.
Who are the key players in this partnership?
Oak Tyres (part of Oak Group Holdings) and Linglong Tire, a globally recognised tyre manufacturer.
What does the partnership involve?
Oak Tyres is the exclusive distributor of Linglong’s full range of summer, winter, and all-season PCR tyres across the UK and Ireland.
What was highlighted at the Sales and Marketing Conference?
What’s next for the partnership?
Both companies will focus on market growth, innovation, and continued investment in delivering value.
