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    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. 
    Tire industry analyst John Healy told MTD he believes “the awareness and presence and popularity of Dunlop is probably much stronger in Europe.”
    Suppliers

    What the Dunlop Sale Means for Goodyear 

    Mike Manges
    Jan. 9, 2025
    Tire industry analyst John Healy says Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s sale of the Dunlop brand represents “continued progress" for the tiremaker.
    TireHub LLC 
    TireHub LLC’s newest regional distribution center is located in San Bernardino, Calif.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    TireHub Opens Third Regional D/C 

    Jan. 9, 2025
    TireHub LLC has opened its third regional distribution center, a facility in San Bernardino, Calif.
    MTD
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plans to relocate the majority of TBR tire production from its plant in Danville, Va., to “other facilities,” according to Goodyear officials.
    Suppliers

    Goodyear to Move TBR Tire Production

    Jan. 9, 2025
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says it’s planning to move “the majority” of TBR tire production at its Danville, Va., plant to “other facilities within its footprint.”
    MTD
    Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. has agreed to acquire the Dunlop brand from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
    Suppliers

    SRI Has Big Plans for Dunlop 

    Jan. 8, 2025
    Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. says it plans to position Dunlop as its “core brand” globally.

    Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Inc.
    “The acquisition of CCA seamlessly aligns with our business strategy of expanding in Missouri and other geographies through acquisitions and new retail-store openings,” says Dustin Dobbs, president of Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers.
    Retail

    Dobbs Tire Acquires Complete Custom Automotive

    Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Inc. has acquired Complete Custom Automotive, which is based in Columbia, Mo.

    Ralson Tire North America Inc.
    Ralson officials say the company expects to establish several more distribution warehouses across the United States in the coming years.
    Commercial Business

    Ralson Adds Two New Warehouses

    Ralson Tire North America Inc. has added two new warehouses located adjacent to major shipping ports in Newark, N.J. and Savanna, Ga.

    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has agreed to sell its Dunlop brand to Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. in a deal that’s expected to close by mid-2025.
    Suppliers

    Goodyear to Sell Dunlop Brand to Sumitomo

    Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. to acquire the Dunlop brand for a total of $701 million.

    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC
    “We are focused on growing brand share, not distribution share,” says Phillip Kane, CEO of Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC. “We feel that our brands are a tremendously differentiating feature of our business and one that delivers significant and very unique value to our customers.”
    Wholesale/Distribution

    MTD Exclusive Q&A: What’s Next for Turbo Wholesale Tires?

    Mike Manges
    It’s been a year of significant growth for Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC. Phillip Kane, Turbo’s CEO, discusses what’s next for the company in this MTD exclusive.

    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
    Don Metzelaar most recently served as Johnson Controls International's chief manufacturing officer and global vice president.
    BendPak Inc.
    Each lift can accommodate two vehicles including cars, SUVs and light trucks. The new lift is designed to be banded together by shared columns to fit more lifts in less space.

    MTD
    “Tire Group International (TGI) has focused on expanding the reach of Cosmo Tires, strengthening its presence across key markets,” says Joaquin Gonzalez Jr., TGI’s president (pictured on right, with TGI CEO Tony Gonzalez.)
    National Tire Wholesale/TBC Corp.
    “We’ll continue to take measures to optimize NTW’s supply chain and make strategic investments to exceed our customers’ expectations,” says Rodger Smith, chief operating officer of National Tire Wholesale.

    MTD
    Beth Barron and Carey Barron work side-by-side each day at Chabill's Tire & Auto Service. Here they pose with Beth's new Tire Dealer of the Year trophy.
    Photo Galleries

    Photos: Chabill's Celebrates Beth Barron as the 2024 Tire Dealer of the Year

    Joy Kopcha
    The team from Chabill's Tire & Auto Service gathered for its annual Christmas party, and added some extra sparkle to celebrate CEO Beth Barron as the 2024 MTD Tire Dealer of the...