Vianor expands European presence

June 28, 2011

Vianor tire outlets, part of Nokian Tyres’ Vianor tire chain, has entered into a preferred supplier agreement with REMA TIP TOP GmbH, a supplier of tire shop machinery, equipment and consumables.

The agreement guarantees Vianor access to REMA TIP TOP products and services throughout Vianor’s current operating territory. The cooperation enables Vianor to develop the level of its core operations and services to end customers further into Vianor’s partner networks.

The cooperation between Vianor and REMA TIP TOP will be launched in the Scandinavian countries during the second half of 2011. It will be expanded gradually to Central and Eastern European countries during 2012 and 2013.

In the U.S., Vianor tire stores offer tires and automotive service to customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. They sell and install all styles of tires, from winter and all-season to light truck and SUV from numerous manufacturers including Nokian, Bridgestone and Firestone.

Vianor tire outlets consist of over 600 outlets in 19 countries (see www.vianor.com).