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May 14, 2012

Wholesale Tire Distributors starts 2nd phase

Barely four months into a multi-year growth plan, Wholesale Tire Distributors Inc. has shifted into the second phase of its ambitious expansion scheme. In the first phase, the Vaughan, Ontario, dealer added new staff, new accounts and nearly doubled the reach of its service area.

Tags: Canada, Jonathan Karelse, Tire Choice/Canada, Wholesale Tire Distributors

April 16, 2012

Tire dealers Neal and Foord die on April 12

Two tire industry icons died on the same day last week: Burnham Neal and Tom Foord. Both were 89.

Tags: Ben Tire Distributors, Burnham Neal, Canada, Hall of fame, Kal Tire, Neal Tire, Obituary, Tom Foord

February 27, 2012

Global expansion at TGI continues

Tire Group International LLC (TGI) has appointed Brett Romberg territory manager for Canada. The move continues the company's expansion of its international sales team.

Tags: Canada, Tire Group International

February 15, 2012

Hesje joins Amerityre's board of directors

Brian Hesje, chairman of Fountain Tire Ltd., has been appointed to Amerityre Corp.'s board of directors.

Tags: Brian Hesje, Canada, Fountain Tire, Tim Ryan

February 12, 2012

Winter wonderland with Pirelli and Audi

Pirelli Tire North America Inc. has partnered with Audi AG and its Canadian subsidiary to take winter driving to Canada.

Tags: Canada, Mattia Bussachini, Pirelli Sottozero, Winter tires

<p>Michelin's new X-Ice Xi3 features a unique contact-patch shape that evenly distributes the forces of acceleration, braking and cornering.</p>
January 24, 2012

Michelin introduces next generation X-Ice

Michelin North America Inc. appropriately launched its Michelin X-Ice Xi3 tire in Quebec, Canada, on Jan. 24, 2012. Engineered with innovative Michelin technology, the tire "delivers the ultimate performance and protection in all winter conditions," according to the company.

Tags: Canada, Fuel efficient, Michelin X-Ice, Normand Latremouille, Winter tires

December 11, 2011

Superior Tire & Auto opens 14th store in Canada

Superior Tire & Auto Inc. celebrated the opening of its 14th independent retail store in October of this year. The store is located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.

Tags: Canada, Paul Hyatt, Private brand tires, Superior Tire & Auto, Tire Industry Association

December 11, 2011

Hercules adds first warehouse in Quebec

Hercules Tire Co. of Canada Inc. recently acquired the assets of the wholesale distribution business of Pneu Mondial Canada Inc. The acquisition is Hercules’ first in Quebec.

Tags: Canada, Rob Keller

December 8, 2011

Pearlman will push Double Coin in Canada

Perry Pearlman has joined the China Manufacturers Alliance LLC (CMA) as Canadian regional sales manager. CMA is a subsidiary of Double Coin Holdings Ltd.

Tags: Aaron Murphy, Canada, Truck tires

October 16, 2011

Sweepstakes features GT Radial winter tires

GITI Tire Canada is running a sales and marketing campaign designed to promte its GT Radial winter tires and support its Canadian tire dealer network.

Tags: Canada, GT Radial Champiro, Lou Monico, Sales and marketing, Winter tires

May 9, 2011

Michelin will raise prices in Canada

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. will raise consumer tire prices effective June 1, 2011.

Tags: Canada, Price increases, Raw material costs

March 21, 2011

Michelin will raise tire prices in Canada

Due to rising raw material costs, Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. is increasing tire prices, effective April 1, 2011.

Tags: Canada, Price increase, Raw material costs, Truck tires, Winter tires

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