Tire dealers in the southeastern U.S. are grappling with the impact of the recent Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

Tire Toyo Corp. achieved a net sales increase of 6.9% during the first quarter of 2021 versus 1Q 2020 levels, as well as an 83.1% jump in operating income compared to the same period last year.

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.'s first quarter sales revenue increased 15.8% versus the same period last year. The company also achieved significant operating profit gains during the first three months of 2021.

Meridian, Idaho-based Commercial Tire Inc., one of the largest independent commercial tire dealerships in the United States, is now 100% employee-owned.

Balkrishna Industries Ltd.’s ag and OTR tire manufacturing plants in India continue to operate at near-full capacity despite the wave of COVID-19 infections that has hit that nation.

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. is expanding the Ridemax FL 699 tire with another size: 525/65 R 20.5.