# Kenda Rubber acquires Starco Europe

Kenda Rubber Co. has acquired Starco Europe, effective October 4, 2017. The acquisition is part of Kenda's 'Focus on Europe' strategy to gain better market access in the region.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-10-04
- Status: completed
- Products: tires, polyurethane products, wheels
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Kenda Rubber Co.](https://endata.com/companies/27374.md) (acquirer)
- [Starco Europe](https://endata.com/companies/27375.md) (target)

## Sources

- [motorcyclepowersportsnews.com](https://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/kenda-acquires-starco-europe/), 2017-10-04: "The acquisition of Starco is a natural step to more quickly establish a platform which gives Kenda better access to the market in this region."

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