Tire Discounters continues to grow its footprint with the addition of a new store in Columbus, Ohio, its 15th outlet in that market. The recently opened store gives the dealership more than 140 locations.
Bridgestone Canada, Inc. has opened a new distribution center in Ancaster, Ontario. The facility, which can store up to 570,000 tires, represents a $48 million investment in U.S. currency.
Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. (ZC Rubber) launched its Flagship Series product line for the company's Arisun, Westlake, Goodride and Trazano brands during a recent event in Hangzhou, China.
Following recent trends, our latest conversations with dealers leave us with a view that retail sell-out trends are continuing to trend downward, showing decreases on a sequential basis since this past October.
Michelin North America, Inc., has announced price increases up to 5% on select Michelin and BFGoodrich brand passenger and light truck tires, as well as on select commercial truck tires, "due to changing business dynamics of the U.S. market."
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has named Ben Skubish the new general manager of its Bridgestone Affiliated Retailer Nationwide Network, replacing Barry Feasel, who is retiring on Jan. 1 after 40 years with Bridgestone.
Pirelli & Cie SpA has designed a custom Scorpion Zero All Season tire for the latest version of the Land Rover Defender. The tire will be original equipment on the vehicle.
Market share growth in North America, a focus on digital solutions and development of consumer tires for electric vehicles will be key parts of Continental AG's "Vision 2030" strategy.