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Mega ag tire event: BKT shows off what it can do in Italy

BKT executives hosted more than 100 ag tire dealers at a special event near Milan, Italy, recently. Many of the dealers, including Michael Wolfe of Southeast Wholesale Tire in Raleigh, N.C. (pictured on top of a 1923 McCormick Deering tractor) tested tires at the ISMA test facility. To read all about it, click here.

Gori resigns from Pirelli as 'premium strategy' evolves

Francesco Gori, a 33-year Pirelli & Cie SpA veteran, has resigned his positions with the company. The surprise announcement comes on the heels of a successful first quarter, in which the company posted an income-to-sales ratio of 8%, and increased its premium tire sales by more than 29%. For more information, click here.

Nominations are open for MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year award

Nominations are now open for Modern Tire Dealer’s 20^th Tire Dealer of the Year award. The winner will be featured on the cover of Modern Tire Dealer’s September issue and spotlighted in a feature article. In addition to the industry recognition, the MTD Tire Dealer of the Year ‘s favorite charity will receive a minimum of $1,000 from MTD. Judges will consider five elements: 1. Business success, 2. Marketing skills, 3. Management skills, 4. Industry knowledge, and 5. Community involvement. To nominate a deserving dealer, click here. The deadline for nominations is June 8, 2012.

Check out the LATEST price increases here!

If you thought tire prices couldn't get any higher, think again. The 2012 increases began on Jan. 1, and Modern Tire Dealer is here to keep you updated. To check out hte lates price increases, click here.

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