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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.

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    Hankook Tire America Corp.
    “The Hankook GEN3 Evo iON Race tires truly deliver where it matters—especially in heavy braking zones and tricky traction areas,” says Maximilian Günther, driver for DS PENSKE.
    Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc.
    “Following a period of accelerated growth for Burt Brothers with new store locations in the past couple of years, this partnership is an ideal match that will offer new and innovative ways to connect with customers and communities,” says Brian Maciak, CEO of Burt Brothers Tire & Service.
    Hankook Tire America Corp.
    As part of its fan engagement efforts, Hankook will operate a pop-up event, the Formula E X Hankook Tube Shop, from April 9 to 11 on Miami Beach. This event aims to introduce motorsport fans to Hankook’s global integrated brand and its EV racing tire technologies.
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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...
    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...
    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...
    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.

    Latest From Wholesale/Distribution

    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."...

    ATD
    ATD expects to complete its sale to a new owner as part of bankruptcy proceedings by the end of February 2025 — four-plus months after the case was filed.
    Joy Kopcha
    Feb. 10, 2025
    The ongoing bankruptcy case of American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) has taken another step forward, with a judge agreeing that the proposed sale is satisfactory and can proceed...

    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC 
    Bridney Jordan, product manager, Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC, conducted a panel discussion of Turbo supplier representatives at Turbo’s recent dealer meeting in New Buffalo, Mich.
    Mike Manges
    Feb. 6, 2025
    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC introduced 15 new products, including its first all-weather tire, at the company’s recent dealer meeting.

    MTD
    “Thailand remains the leading producer and exporter of tires in all three categories, having shipped almost 57.8 million passenger, light truck and medium truck tires to the U.S. in 2024,” writes MTD Managing Editor Joy Kopcha.
    Jan. 28, 2025
    Import units were up across three segments – passenger, consumer and medium truck tires – during 2024.

    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC
    As part of the multi-year agreement brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, Lexani Performance Tires will be returning as an official partner of the LA Kings.
    Jan. 28, 2025
    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC has continued its brand partnership with the LA Kings professional hockey team for the second year.

    MTD
    The Benton family highlighted their core values and what it takes to run a family-owned tire business at the recent Black’s Tire Service/BTS Tire Distributors meeting in Myrtle Beach, S.C.. (From left to right, Rick Benton, Cody Benton, Ryan Benton, Ricky Benton, Trey Benton, Jeremy Benton and Cole Benton.)
    Madison Gehring
    Jan. 28, 2025
    As it rounded out its 95th year in business, Black's Tire Service Inc. went “Black to the Basics” at its 2025 leadership and management conference in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC
    “The Lexani brand takes pride in supporting its customer base in the state of Michigan,” say Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC officials.
    Jan. 24, 2025
    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC’s Lexani brand has formed a partnership with the Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League team.

    MTD
    More than 850 people attended K&M Tire Inc.’s recent meeting in Columbus, Ohio. The event included a trade show with 42 vendors, plus 11 seminars and other activities. K&M Tire is celebrating its 55th year in business.
    Mike Manges
    Jan. 23, 2025
    K&M Tire Inc. is making investments today that will position the wholesale-distributor and its customers for continued success.

    American Tire Distributors Inc. 
    A document filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court For the District of Delaware on Jan. 12 states that American Tire Distributors Inc.’s (ATD) debtors, “in consultation with the Consultation Parties and pursuant to the Bidding Procedures Order, selected (ATD’s) Stalking Horse Bidder as the winning bidder” for ATD’s assets.
    Jan. 15, 2025
    A recent court filing says that the auction of American Tire Distributors Inc. has been canceled and a winning bidder for the company has been chosen.

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    Drewry, an international shipping consultant, says it expects freight rates to rise in the coming weeks.
    Jan. 13, 2025
    Global shipping consultant Drewry expects transpacific freight rates to rise due to “anticipated tariff hikes under the incoming Trump Administration.”

    TireHub LLC 
    TireHub LLC’s newest regional distribution center is located in San Bernardino, Calif.
    Jan. 9, 2025
    TireHub LLC has opened its third regional distribution center, a facility in San Bernardino, Calif.

    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC
    “We are focused on growing brand share, not distribution share,” says Phillip Kane, CEO of Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC. “We feel that our brands are a tremendously differentiating feature of our business and one that delivers significant and very unique value to our customers.”
    Mike Manges
    Dec. 16, 2024
    It’s been a year of significant growth for Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC. Phillip Kane, Turbo’s CEO, discusses what’s next for the company in this MTD exclusive.

    MTD
    “Tire Group International (TGI) has focused on expanding the reach of Cosmo Tires, strengthening its presence across key markets,” says Joaquin Gonzalez Jr., TGI’s president (pictured on right, with TGI CEO Tony Gonzalez.)
    Mike Manges
    Dec. 11, 2024
    Innovation is driving the growth of Tire Group International LLC’s (TGI) Cosmo brand, says TGI President Joaquin Gonzalez Jr. in this MTD exclusive.