Sullivan Tire Is Growing in Massachusetts
Sullivan Tire Co. Inc. has opened the first of two new stores this summer in Massachusetts, giving the company 73 retail locations in New England.
Epicor Expands Its Software Portfolio by Aquiring MechanicNet
Epicor Software Corp. acquired MechanicNet Group Inc. on June 3, 2019. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Michelin Is Buying Another Telematics Company
Michelin Group is extending its reach into telematics and fleet management with another acquisition. First it was Sascar in Brazil. Then NexTraq in the U.S. Next up: Masternaut in Europe.
Monro Acquires Allied Discount Tire & Brake in Louisiana
The veil has been lifted from a previously disclosed acquisition by Monro Inc. in Louisiana.
Bauer Built Buys 7 Stores and 1 Retread Plant from Allied Tire
Bauer Built Inc. has acquired the commercial tire division of Allied Oil & Tire Co. effective April 1, 2019.
Monro Reaches the West Coast With Purchase of Certified Tire
Monro Inc. has entered the California market with its purchase of Certified Tire & Service Centers Inc.
Southern Tire Mart Buys 46 GCR Stores and 6 Retread Plants
Southern Tire Mart LLC is buying 46 GCR Tires & Service (GCR) stores and six GCR retread plants from Bridgestone Americas Inc.
Acquiring Controlled Distribution Aids Brand Share Growth
Here’s a little history lesson for the young people. Bridgestone Corp. was not always the largest tire company in the world. The acquisition of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in 1988 helped make it the largest.
Rice Tire Buys Central Tire, Ending the Westhafer Family Legacy
Another key figure in the days when the American Retreaders Association was full of vibrant, fun and, yes, sometimes crazy people (why does Kevin Rohlwing come to mind when I write that?) is leaving the industry.
Independents vs. Conglomerates: Who’s Winning the Battle for Tire-Buying Consumers?
As store counts increase, so do overall sales. But independent tire dealers are profitably expanding into new areas. Company-owned outlets are buying their way in. Big difference.
Monro Acquired 52 Stores in 10 Months
Monro Inc. has acquired 13 more locations in Florida, giving it more than 80 stores in the Sunshine State.
Acquisitions Boost Monro's 3Q Results
New store sales accounted for 6.4% of Monro Inc.'s net sales in its third quarter ended Dec. 29, 2018. That boost helped the company register an 8.5% increase in total sales versus the same period last year.
Michelin Plans to Buy Indonesian Tire Maker Multistrada
Groupe Michelin's planned acquisition of Indonesian tire manufacturer PT Multistrada ArahSarana Tbk sets up a domino effect the company says is in line with its strategy.
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