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    Commercial Business

    Bridgestone Unveils Ultra-Fuel Efficient Ecopia Truck Tire

    June 1, 2021
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. has expanded its Ecopia commercial truck tire line with the introduction of the Bridgestone R213 Ecopia.

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    Discount Tire Promotes Cooper Addition with Sweepstakes

    June 1, 2021
    Discount Tire has added the Cooper Discoverer ATP II to its lineup and is marketing the tire via a special consumer sweepstakes, which lasts through July 31, 2021.
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    Management

    Integrating Retail Into a Commercial Tire Business

    Michael McGregor
    June 1, 2021
    As commercial tire dealers look to enhance their business values into the same stratosphere as retail tire dealers, some are looking at integrating the more profitable elements...
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    Management

    The 'Wage Wars' Are Here: How to Arm Yourself for Success

    Dennis McCarron
    June 1, 2021
    A few years ago, I wrote about an impending “wage war.” The primary driver at the time was a shrinking talent pool at the beginning of the pipeline and an aging skilled...
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    Management

    How to Leverage Events to Attract New Customers

    Jeff Morgan
    June 1, 2021
    All of us are looking for ways to generate new business. There are two basic ways to accomplish this: do more with the customers that you have or increase the number of customers...

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    Trelleborg Announces Price Increase

    June 1, 2021
    Trelleborg Wheel Systems is raising its tire prices by up to 8% as a result "of the current market situation."

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    Yokohama Introduces Tire for Waste Haul Applications

    June 1, 2021
    Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched a new, all-position waste haul tire, the 506U. Now available in size 315/80R22.5, the tire replaces the Yokohama MY627W Spec-2.

    Topics

    ATD Partners with Gary Sinise Foundation

    May 28, 2021
    American Tire Distributors Inc. is teaming up with the Gary Sinise Foundation, a nonprofit that helps military veterans, first responders and their families.

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    Topics

    Natural High: Why Specialty Trailer Tire Demand is Thriving

    Mike Manges
    May 28, 2021
    It’s almost summertime - and selling specialty trailer tires is easy. Here's why demand for specialty trailer tires is spiking, according to Manny Cicero, CEO of Triangle...

    Topics

    Registration is Open for SEMA ADAS Webinars

    May 28, 2021
    The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is kicking off a new, three-part webinar series about advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as part of its SEMA Garage program...

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    ZC Rubber Launches New Website for Westlake Brand

    May 28, 2021
    Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. (ZC Rubber) has launched a new global website for its Westlake brand, www.westlaketyre.com.

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    TIA Expands Hands-On ETS Training Offerings

    May 27, 2021
    The Tire Industry Association is expanding its Advanced Hands-On Earthmover Tire Service training offerings for 2021, with in-person classes scheduled for ...

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    Economic Stimulus, Reopenings Fuel Sell-Out Spike

    John Healy
    May 27, 2021
    Retail tire sell-out trends have continued to improve on a sequential basis and are picking up even more steam — not only year-over-year, but also when compared...

    Topics

    Bridgestone Boosts Investment in Another EV Component

    May 27, 2021
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. is investing $51 million in its Williamsburg, Ky., air springs manufacturing plant to help meet growing demand for electric vehicles 

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    Bridgestone Will Hike Consumer Tire Prices in July

    May 27, 2021
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. will increase prices on select Bridgestone, Firestone and Fuzion brand passenger and light truck tires sold in the United States and Canada up to 8%,...

    Topics

    SRI Taps Into Power of Fugaku Supercomputer

    May 26, 2021
    Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. will be one of the first corporations to tap into the power of the Fugaku Supercomputer, which the company says "is capable of performing approximately...

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    Products

    Mevotech Ball Joint Features Dynamic Control Bearing

    May 26, 2021
    Mevotech's TTX front lower ball joint for Subaru applications from 1989 to 2020, TXK9513, features a self-lubricating, sintered metal dynamic control bearing.

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    Michelin's in Motion: Garcin Discusses Why Tire Dealers Will Remain 'At the Center' of Michelin's Strategy

    Mike Manges
    May 26, 2021
    The Michelin Group's new Michelin in Motion strategy calls for 20% to 30% of the company’s total sales to come from “non-tire businesses” by the year...

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    Bridgestone Survey Reveals Strong Preference for Car Travel

    May 26, 2021
    More than half of Americans plan to travel only by car this summer to reach their vacation destinations, according to results of a recent survey by Bridgestone Americas Inc.

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    Plaza Tire Service Opens 68th Store

    May 26, 2021
    Plaza Tire Service Inc. has opened a new store in Siloam Springs, Ark., an eight-bay outlet that is the dealership's 68th location.

    Topics

    USTMA Asks Congress to Include Tire Policy in Talks

    May 25, 2021
    The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association is asking Congress to include tire policy and related transportation sustainability initiatives as they negotiate the latest...

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    Porsche Selects Nexen for Panamera OE Fitment

    May 25, 2021
    The Nexen N'FERA Sport will be original equipment on the latest version of the Porsche Panamera in sizes 265/45 R19 105Y XL and 295/40 R19 108Y XL.

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    Nokian Ramps Up Production at Tennessee Plant

    May 25, 2021
    Nokian Tyres plc will be making tires round-the-clock, seven days a week, at its plant in Dayton, Tenn, in response to rising demand. The company plans to build "as many ...