Kenda opens Akron center

Tom Williams, vice president of engineering at Kenda, addresses the crowd.

James (Jimmy) Yang, American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd. president, displays his "James" jersey.

Kenda Chairman Ying Ming Yang (left) and Tom Williams, vice president of engineering at Kenda, plant a tree in celebration of the opening of the technical center in Green, Ohio.

Government officials and executives pose after Kenda's ribbon-cutting ceremony.

A look at the outside of the technical center in Green, Ohio.

James (Jimmy) Yang (front, left), American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd. president, and Kenda Chairman Ying Ming Yang cut the cake to celebrate the opening of Kenda's technical center in Green, Ohio. Other company officials look on.

James (Jimmy) Yang, American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd. president, address the crowd.

Tires are displayed within the technical center building.

James (Jimmy) Yang, American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd. president, and Kenda Chairman Ying Ming Yang discuss the company's future plan at its new technical center in Green, Ohio.

Visitors mingle during Kenda Rubber's opening of its technical center in Green, Ohio.