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.

Here’s a look at some of the pieces of the massive spending bill Congress approved on Dec. 21 that are important to tire dealers and the automotive aftermarket. Among the highlights are additional COVID-19 relief, plus mentions of tire registration.

Demand for custom wheels has remained robust despite the impact of COVID-19, according to John Tak, senior director of merchandising for American Tire Distributors Inc.  In fact, “with people staying home, they are buying wheels,” he says. “Our dealers are telling us they are as busy as ever on the wheel side. And our wheel business has been up significantly.”

Point S Canada will open five Point S locations in Ontario, plus six more under its Otobox retail banner. The new stores will give the province 70 total locations.

Hankook Tire America Corp. will raise prices on its commercial truck tire products sold in the United States up to 5%, effective on shipments received on or after Dec. 1.

K&M Tire Inc. is taking its annual dealer meeting online this coming January with the theme of "Keep on Rollin'."

Max Finkelstein Inc. is kicking off its second century in business with Max Edge, a free program that offers tools and business support to its customers.

TireHub LLC plans to open five distribution centers next year, Peter Gibbons, the company’s CEO, recently told MTD. Gibbons also discusses investments that TireHub is making in its IT capabilities, consumer buying trends and other topics in this MTD exclusive.

China Manufacturers Alliance LLC (CMA) has opened its largest warehouse and distribution center for North America in the Houston area.

TireHub LLC has hired Ted Becker to serve as the vice president of sales. For Becker, who spent 21 years working for Michelin North America Inc., it marks a return to the tire industry.