STARCO

Danish tire and wheel company STARCO EuropeIndustryManufacturing and serviceFounded1962; 64 years ago (1962)FounderPoul Henrik Julius EjlersgaardHeadquartersGalten, DenmarkKey people Peer Ejlersgaard (1959-2016), Owner, CEO (1992-2014), Chairman (2014-2016) (former) Carl Evald Bakke-Jacobsen, Chairman Richard Todd, CEO ProductsIndustrial solid tires, wheels, rims, dual wheelsNumber of employees600+ (2016)Websitewww.starco.com STARCO is a Danish-run tire and wheel business. The company supply to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and distributors; and manufactures steel wheels and plastic rims and tires. The name "STARCO" is an acronym of "Scandinavian Tyre and Rim Company". It was established in Aarhus, Denmark in 1962, and was owned and operated by Ejlersgaard family. In 2017 the STARCO Group was acquired by the tire manufacturer Kenda. The company is headquartered in Brabrand, Aarhus, Denmark. The company produces solid tires, steel wheel rims, dual wheels, and flex barrow wheels. History In 1961, the company was established as P. Ejlersgaard A/S in Aarhus, Denmark. STARCO Europe was established in 1990. In the next decade, STARCO acquired tire and wheel companies in the Net