Tire dealers in the southeastern U.S. are grappling with the impact of the recent Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

Tire Toyo Corp. achieved a net sales increase of 6.9% during the first quarter of 2021 versus 1Q 2020 levels, as well as an 83.1% jump in operating income compared to the same period last year.

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.'s first quarter sales revenue increased 15.8% versus the same period last year. The company also achieved significant operating profit gains during the first three months of 2021.

Meridian, Idaho-based Commercial Tire Inc., one of the largest independent commercial tire dealerships in the United States, is now 100% employee-owned.

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After conducting a field study of scrap tires in the U.S., the Environmental Advisory Council of the Tire Industry Association has updated to 25 pounds from 20 pounds the average weight for passenger and light truck tires taken off vehicles.

Balkrishna Industries Ltd.’s ag and OTR tire manufacturing plants in India continue to operate at near-full capacity despite the wave of COVID-19 infections that has hit that nation.

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. is expanding the Ridemax FL 699 tire with another size: 525/65 R 20.5.

Nokian Tyres plc is now evaluating products at its new test center in Spain, which will enable the company to speed up its tire development cycles.

AME International has unveiled a new, impact-rated turbo socket set, the 68000 Socket Bro, which features a half-inch fitting that eliminates the need to change tools during the wheel fastening process.

Titan International Inc. achieved net sales of $403.5 million during the first quarter of 2021, an 18.2% year-over-year increase. Titan's first quarter net income totaled $13.6 million, compared to a loss of $25.5 million during the same period last year.

Gaither Tool Co. has introduced the second generation of its Bead Bazooka tire bead seater, which is capable of handling "a huge range of tires," according to Gaither officials.

Hamaton Inc. has named Nick Wheeker technical support specialist. He will help support Hamaton's technical support hotline and will carry out vehicle testing to make sure Hamaton's tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) coverage is current.

When tire dealers think about wanting to grow and increase their local market share, they often focus on attracting more customers, retaining the ones they have and providing consumers with services that also boost the business’ profitability.