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WEBLetts, Williams among those honored at VIP Managers Conference. Fitzroy Letts and Pat Williams were among the award winners honored at the VIP Tires & Service Managers Conference, held Aug. 26-29 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. Manufacturers.
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WEBAbout Us. Share. More. Founded in 1983, Tire Business is an award-winning newspaper written for independent tire dealers and others in the tire and automotive service industries and automotive aftermarket. Tire Business is 1 year of print delivery with news updated daily online. Its in-depth news stories, engaging features and relevant special ...
Wholesaler TireHub on 'dynamic trajectory' for future
WEBJul 21, 2022 · TireHub, a tire distribution joint-venture between Bridgestone Americas Inc. and Goodyear, has plans to increase its footprint and deliveries in both current and new markets, according to TireHub CEO Ted Becker.The tire wholesaler's adaptability has put it on a "dynamic trajectory," and it is poised to grow, Becker told Tire Business for its annual Mid-Year Report.
Tire-Rack-Wholesale-to-adopt-new-ID - Tire Business
WEBDec 16, 2016 · Tire Rack Wholesale to adopt new ID. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Dec. 16, 2016) — Tire Rack Inc. is changing the name of its Tire Rack Wholesale business to TR Wholesale Solutions, effective Jan. 1., in order to "more accurately describe what is being offered by this team." "The time is right to rename …
It's official: Goodyear purchases Cooper | Tire Business
WEBJun 7, 2021 · Don Detore. AKRON — Goodyear has officially closed the deal to purchase the Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. The companies announced the finalizing of the merger agreement Monday morning, after agreeing to the $2.5 billion cash-and-stock purchase on …
U.S. AutoForce buys Treadmaxx Tire - Tire Business
WEBOct 14, 2021 · U.S. AutoForce is a division of U.S. Ventures, a Wisconsin-based diversified distributor of petroleum and renewable energy products, lubricants and tires and parts for the automotive aftermarket.. Treadmaxx is the former wholesale business segment of Kauffman Tire Inc. It became an independent entity in 2018 when Mavis Discount Tire Inc. acquired Kauffman's retail business.
Investment groups to acquire Mavis Tire network
WEBMar 5, 2021 · MILLWOOD, N.Y. — Investors led by BayPine L.P. has announced a deal to acquire Mavis Tire Express Service Corp., a network of more than 1,100 locations spread across 27 states. BayPine signed the agreement to acquire the dealership in partnership with TSG Consumer Partners LP (TSG) and existing…
Tire imports spike despite elevated duties
WEBSep 1, 2021 · Tire Business reached out to all five companies, but none offered comments specific to the noticeable rise in shipments from Mexico.. Bridgestone did note that its passenger tire plants in Cuernavaca and Monterrey, Mexico, remain an "important part" of its tire supply pipeline for the entire Americas market, including the U.S., and said, "We continually adjust and refine our manufacturing ...
ATD rolls out new tools, analytics to help grow business | Tire …
WEBJul 8, 2020 · HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Delivering products to dealers has taken on another meaning for American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD). The company, North America's largest tire distributor, has spent the last several years — especially over the last five months — inventing, refining and promoting a set of technological tools to help its customer network of independent dealers grow their business.
Rising tire prices affected by several factors
WEBJul 8, 2022 · Bridgestone Americas Inc. raised prices on Bridgestone-, Firestone- and Fuzion-brand passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires in the U.S. and Canada by up to 10% on July 1. This marks Bridgestone's fourth price increase of 2022. The tire maker raised prices on Bridgestone- and Firestone-brand commercial, OTR and agriculture tires by up to 15% in the U.S and Canada on May 1.