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Hercules Tires Announces Extended Sponsorship Agreement with Greg Wilson Racing
Hercules Tires has extended its partnership with Greg Wilson Racing and entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement.
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Four New Stores Will Give Tire Discounters 115
As of Jan. 1, 2019, there will be 112 Tire Discounters outlets in six states. The latest four outlets will be opened by the end of the year, says Tire Discounters Inc. President Jamie Ward.
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Yokohama Updates Its Online Training Program
Yokohama Tire Corp. has redesigned its EXCEED online dealer training program. The new site features updated content and an improved user experience that includes streamlined access to product modules.
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Cooper Opens Its Largest Distribution Center in the U.S.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has opened a new 1 million-square-foot warehouse in Byhalia, Miss. — its largest distribution center in the country.
Vredestein Consumer Tire Prices Will Rise on Jan. 1
Apollo Tyres Ltd. will increase prices on its Vredestein consumer tires in North America beginning Jan. 1, 2019.
Pep Boys Will Install Tires for Amazon Shoppers
Count Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack as another installation option for consumers buying tires online from Amazon.
Big Brand Tire Offers Free Air Filters to Customers in Fire Zones
Big Brand Tire & Service is offering customers affected by the Hill and Woolsey fires in California free engine air filters.
Apollo Increases Sales in 2Q 2018 Despite Hurdles
Floods, strikes and "volatile raw material prices" could not prevent Apollo Tyres Ltd. from increasing its global sales by 23% in the second quarter of its 2018-2019 fiscal year.
Bridgestone Is Adding Capacity at Its TBR Plant in Tennessee
Bridgestone Americas Inc. plans to break ground on a three-year, $40 million expansion project at its Warren County, Tenn., truck and bus radial (TBR) tire manufacturing plant by the end of 2018.
What's More Important Than Consolidation and Wage Wars? Cash Flow
Tire dealers are feeling the heat. The big guys are growing bigger. Finding and keeping reliable technicians is getting more expensive. And technology is requiring more expensive shop upgrades. Doom and gloom? Dennis McCarron says no. "It’s not doom and gloom because this is awesome."
Global Tire Sales Greatly Aid Toyo's Results in 3Q 2018
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. posted net income of close to 11.3 billion yen on net sales of 285 billion yen for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2018. That compares to income of 11.7 billion yen on sales of 295.2 billion yen for the same period in fiscal 2017.
Leeds West Groups CEO Is International Franchisee of the Year
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named Judd Shader, founder and CEO of Leeds West Groups, as its Franchisee of the Year.
Cooper Picks Its Next CFO
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has named Christopher Eperjesy as its next senior vice president and chief financial officer. He will replace Ginger Jones, who previously announced her retirement.
Dave Crawford Returns to The Hybrid Shop
Dave Crawford has rejoined The Hybrid Shop as the company's president and chief operating officer.
Be Prepared: The Threat of Ransomware Will Never Go Away
Tire retailers and wholesalers, big and small, have been targets of ransomware and cyberattacks. We've got eight preventive measures you can take to help guard your business.
The Coker Group Has New Owners
The Coker family has sold the Coker Group to the company's CEO and President, Wade Kawasaki, along with members of the company's leadership team and Irving Place Capital.
Help Fleets Understand the Reasons Behind Tire Failure
It’s said that dead men tell no tales. Dead tires sure do. If trucking fleets ignore them, they do so at their own expense. Since tires rarely self-destruct, there is always a smoking gun, and it’s everyone’s best interest to find it and bring it to the attention of the trucking company.
Take a Virtual Tour of Double Coin’s New Highly Automated Factory
A new video on YouTube shows how robotics and advanced automation at a Thailand factory are being used to produce Double Coin tires for the North American market.
Bandag BDM3 Is a Resilient Option for Refuse Trucks
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has updated the tread compound for its Bandag retread product for refuse applications. The Bandag BDM3 is designed to last longer and provide better traction and cut and chip resistance than the previous model, the BDM2.
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