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    MTD
    K&M Tire Inc. has added six warehouses to its network with the acquisition of Lancaster, Pa.-based K&W Tire Inc.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    K&M Tire Acquires K&W Tire

    Sept. 6, 2024
    K&M Tire Inc. has acquired K&W Tire Inc., which is based in Lancaster, Pa., and has six distribution centers throughout New England.
    American Tire Distributors Inc.
    Officials from American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) call former ATD President and CEO Stuart Schuette “a visionary” who “guided ATD through an ongoing business transformation with passion and dedication.”
    Wholesale/Distribution

    Schuette Guided ATD Through Ups and Downs

    Mike Manges
    Aug. 30, 2024
    Stuart Schuette, until recently the CEO of American Tire Distributors Inc., guided the company through several turbulent episodes.
    ATD
    Michael Feder has been named interim CEO of American Tire Distributors Inc. He replaces Stuart Schuette, who had guided the company since 2016.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    ATD Names New Interim CEO

    Joy Kopcha
    Aug. 15, 2024
    Stuart Schuette, who has served as CEO of American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) since 2016, has left the company. The wholesale tire distributor has appointed Michael Feder as...

    Latest From Wholesale/Distribution

    TGI
    Rasouli will oversee the TGI Portland region and will take on the responsibility of driving sales for TGI’s house brands in the western USA.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    TGI Acquires Avaun Tire Supply

    Aug. 14, 2024
    Tire Group International LLC has acquired Avaun Tire Supply, a wholesale distributor based in Portland, Ore.

    Tire Group International LLC
    Wholesale/Distribution

    TGI Execs Honored by Alma Mater

    Aug. 6, 2024
    Tire Group International LLC (TGI) executives Tony Gonzalez and Joaquin Gonzalez Jr. have been honored by their alma mater, Christopher Columbus High School.

    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC
    Wholesale/Distribution

    Turbo Sponsors UFC Fighter

    July 23, 2024
    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC has announced a brand partnership with Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) Arman Tsarukyan.

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    Wholesale/Distribution

    Tire Distributors Try to Stand Out

    Joy Kopcha
    July 12, 2024
    There can be many bumps in the road for a tire moving from warehouse shelf to sellout. The economy, production and shipping snafus and stiff competition are all at play for wholesaler...

    TGI
    Wholesale/Distribution

    TGI Unveils Redesigned Cosmo Labels

    July 8, 2024
    Tire Group International LLC has launched redesigned tire labels for its Cosmo brand.

    MTD
    Wholesale/Distribution

    TGI Unveils Kool Kat Assets Web Portal for Cosmo Brand

    June 26, 2024
    Tire Group International LLC has launched its Kool Kat Assets Web Portal for its Cosmo Tires distributors.

    MTD
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    MTD Survey: Wholesalers Outperformed Retailers in 1Q

    Mike Manges
    May 20, 2024
    Forty-three percent of wholesalers who responded to MTD’s exclusive State-of-the-Industry Survey reported that their tire unit sales were up during the first quarter.

    TGI
    Wholesale/Distribution

    TGI Hosts Cosmo Kool Kat Car Show

    May 14, 2024
    Tire Group International LLC’s (TGI) Cosmo brand recently hosted its second annual Kool Kat Ambush car and truck show at TGI headquarters in Miami, Fla.

    MTD
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    Turbo Puts ‘Differentiated Strategy’ in Motion

    Mike Manges
    May 6, 2024
    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC is using proximity, products and a new associate dealer program to deliver added value to customers.

    TBC Corp.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    Byrd to Replace Kato as TBC CEO

    April 25, 2024
    Don Byrd is the new president and CEO of TBC Corp, effective May 1. He replaces Sam Kato, who will return to Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, one of TBC’s shareholders.

    MTD
    Wholesale/Distribution

    Jon Zurcher Joins K&M Tire as Executive VP

    April 18, 2024
    K&M Tire Inc. has named Jon Zurcher its new executive vice president. Zurcher most recently served as chief operating officer of Best-One Tire.

    MTD
    Wholesale/Distribution

    TGI Enhances Cosmo Mileage Warranty, Road Hazard Programs

    April 2, 2024
    Tire Group International LLC has enhanced its Cosmo brand's mileage warranty and road hazard programs.

    TBC Corp.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    TBC Names Bill Schafer as Chief Operating Officer

    April 1, 2024
    TBC Corp. has named Bill Schafer chief operating officer for TBC Brands and TBC International.

    TBC Corp.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    TBC Rehires Shingo Aso to Lead Development

    March 18, 2024
    TBC Corp. has hired Shingo Aso to lead corporate development initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and new business development. This marks a return to TBC...

    Photo: WTD
    Wholesale/Distribution

    WTD Plans for 'Substantial Growth'

    Mike Manges
    March 8, 2024
    Los Angeles, Calif.-based Wholesale Tire Distributors has ambitious plans to expand beyond its current distribution footprint.