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    MTD
    “The Cosmo Kat Kash program is more than an incentive,” says TGI President Joaquin Gonzalez. “It’s a reflection of our unwavering commitment to the success of our partners.'
    March 31, 2025
    Tire Group International LLC has introduced its Cosmo Kat Kash Associate Retailer program.
    Black's Tire Service Inc.
    “On behalf of the over a thousand team members at Black’s Tire & Auto Service and BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors, we are honored to continue our relationship with AJ Allmendinger, Chris Rice and the Kaulig Racing family,” says Rick Benton II, president of Black’s Tire.
    March 27, 2025
    Black’s Tire Service Inc. and Kaulig Racing have announced an expansion of their partnership for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Va., on March 30.
    BKT USA Inc.
    Anette Sklarz Justice is the new head of marketing for BKT USA Inc.
    March 13, 2025
    Anette Sklarz Justice is the new head of marketing for BKT USA Inc. In her new role, she will be responsible for communications, including media relations and other functions....
    Continental Tire the Americas LLC
    'The new slick tire gives you better braking, sharper steering and more predictability and forgiveness when you push it to the limit,' says Brian Beierwaltes, head of marketing U.S. PLT, Continental Tire.
    March 12, 2025
    Continental Tire the Americas LLC has introduced a new 240/640R18 GR Cup Extreme Contact Dry spec tire for GR Cup Series competition beginning in 2025.
    RNR Tire Express
    Susan Vice is RNR Tire Express' new vice president of finance.
    March 12, 2025
    RNR Tire Express has named Susan Rice vice president of finance to help guide the chain's growth.

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    TGI
    More than 100 guests attended a recent open house event at Tire Group International LLC's distribution center in Portland, Ore.
    March 11, 2025
    Tire Group International LLC recently welcomed more than 100 customers to its newly expanded distribution center in Portland, Ore.

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    March 10, 2025
    Every day, businesses face increasing threats to their physical assets. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there were over 6.4 million property...

    CMA LLC/Double Coin
    'Luis and Patrick bring a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to excellence that aligns with CMA and Double Coin’s vision for growth,' says Aaron Murphy, senior vice president of Double Coin.
    March 6, 2025
    CMA LLC/Double Coin has promoted Patrick Etheridge to original equipment/national sales manager and added Luis Garay as regional sales manager.

    American Tire Distributors
    ATD's latest bankruptcy proceeding has resulted in new ownership for the tire wholesale distributor, and leaders who once operated another wholesale distribution business.
    Joy Kopcha
    March 5, 2025
    American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) says it has completed the sale of "substantially all of its assets" and for the first time the company has outlined the company's new leadership...

    Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc.
    “Burt Brothers has a strong legacy of providing top-tier automotive care and I am happy to be joining this company at such an exciting time in its growth,” says David Celenza, the dealership's new chief operating officer.
    March 3, 2025
    North Salt Lake, Utah-based Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc. has named David Celenza as its chief operating officer.

    Ralson Tire North America Inc.
    “We appreciate all of Jim’s efforts in successfully establishing Ralson in the highly important and intensely competitive U.S. commercial tire market,” says Manjul Pahwa, managing director and CEO of Ralson Tyres Ltd.
    Feb. 28, 2025
    Jim Mayfield is retiring as president of Ralson Tire North America Inc. after more than four decades in the tire industry.

    American Tire Distributors Inc.
    ATD's bankruptcy case interfered with the final payments the wholesale distributor was scheduled to pay Monro Inc. for the business it purchased in 2022. A balance of about $7 million lingered.
    Joy Kopcha
    Feb. 27, 2025
    The 2024 bankruptcy of American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) came before the company had fully paid Monro Inc. for the wholesale distribution operation ATD purchased two years...

    Moveero
    In his new role, Kevin Bailey will be responsible for developing Moveero's product strategy.
    Feb. 26, 2025
    Moveero has named Kevin Bailey its product manager, Americas. He will be responsible for developing the wheel and hub manufacturer's product strategy.

    Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
    At GRI, Atapattu will focus on strengthening financial resilience, achieving manufacturing excellence, optimizing the global supply chain, cultivating talent and capabilities and leveraging digital transformation for new opportunities.
    Feb. 21, 2025
    Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. (GRI) has appointed Tharindu Atapattu as the next CEO of the company.

    Prometeon Tyre Group Commercial Solutions LLC
    The S02 Rally tires used in the race are the result of close collaboration between Prometeon’s R&D team and the MM Technology team, as well as the experience acquired by the Italtrans Racing Team during the 2024 edition of the world’s toughest rally, where Claudio Bellina, the founder and team driver of Italtrans, raced with Prometeon tires.
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Prometeon Tyre Group Commercial Solutions LLC celebrates the victory of Martin Macík Jr. in the truck category at the 47th edition of the Dakar, a racing event held in the Arabian...

    S&S Tire
    Robbins joined S&S Tire in 2021 as the executive director of marketing after six years with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Cooper Tire brand.
    Feb. 17, 2025
    S&S Tire has promoted Bryan Robbins to vice president of marketing.

    Unicorn Tire Corp.
    The company’s headquarters are located at the Memphis location and the company has had this distribution center since 2007. The Houston location opened in 2022 improving access to the markets in the south. The most recent location, Las Vegas, (pictured) opened in 2023 to bolster services in the Western United States.
    Feb. 13, 2025
    Unicorn Tire Corp. has expanded its reach with the introduction of three warehouses in the United States with a fourth in the works.

    ATD
    ATD's Interim CEO Michael Feder says its buyer 'is poised to move forward as a stronger partner to manufactuers and customers.'
    Feb. 12, 2025
    American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) says the news a judge has approved of the company's sale "represents the best path forward for the business and all of our stakeholders."...

    Yokohama Tire Corp.
    “Yokohama is proud to be the exclusive spec tire and supplier for the inaugural Mustang Cup season,” says Andrew Briggs, vice president of marketing and product manager for Yokohama Tire.
    Feb. 12, 2025
    Yokohama Tire Corp. has been named the official tire of the Mustang Cup, a new six-round race series sanctioned by the United States Auto Club.