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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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    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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    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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    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.

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    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...

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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...

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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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    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.

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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 ...