F-M Launches Online Information System
February 3, 2012
Federal-Mogul introduced a new online communications program to reach out to service shops and technicians.
The e360 effort will deliver “the latest news regarding the company’s products and programs” and allow use...
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Point S Calls for Michelin Boycott - in France
February 1, 2012
If Christophe Rollet has his way, the 430 outlets in the French Point S network won't sell a single Michelin tire this year.
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Amerityre Selects Southwest Distribution Partner
January 26, 2012
Amerityre Corp. has appointed Affordable Turf & Specialty Tire as the distributor of its solid polyurethane foam tire products for Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.
Affordable Turf and Specialty Tire, a division of ...
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Del-Nat Stocks Doublestar-Produced Commercial Tire Line
January 24, 2012
Manufactured by Doublestar as part of the companies' partnership, the Akuret line includes commercial truck tires, industrial tires, OTR tires, farm tires, skid-steer tires, ST trailer tires and backhoe tires.
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K&M Outlines Growth Goals, Mr. Tire Expansion
January 23, 2012
At its dealer meeting last week, K&M Tire shared its plans for adding distribution centers, expanding its Mr. Tire network and launching an affiliated dealer program in four new states.
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2011 Brings Growth for Online Tire Retailer
January 19, 2012
Online tire retailer Delticom reports that 2011 was "again a successful year."
The German-based company's preliminary figures for the recently concluded financial year show a 14.4% increase in revenues, to 380 million eur...
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New Promos Launched by Veyance
January 19, 2012
Veyance Technologies, which produces and sells Goodyear Engineered Products, has launched its 2012 promotional program.
Toppi...
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Hennessy Industries Partners in Asian Market
January 19, 2012
Hennessy Industries has partnered with Hockman-Lewis Ltd., an international export management company, to handle sales and marketing of Coats, Ammco and Bada branded products throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim.
The new part...
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Wholesale Tire Distributors Looking for Growth
January 11, 2012
The look, personnel and approach to tire wholesaling will get a comprehensive overhaul when Ontario-based Wholesale Tire Distributors unveils the next phase of its growth strategy, the company promised.
WTD will reveal its new plans la...
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K&M Tire Buys Wisconsin Dealer
January 5, 2012
Delphos, Ohio-based tire distributor K&M Tire Inc. has purchased the assets of Don's Tire in Cross Plains, Wis.
A long-time K&M customer, Don's Tire opened its doors in 1988 and sold Bridgestone, Firestone, Fuzion, Goodyear, Co...
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Thieves Hook Into Tires at ATD DC
January 3, 2012
Police are still investigating a daring theft at American Tire Distributors' Lincolnton, N.C., distribution center on Dec. 28 in which some 500 new medium truck tires were stolen.
According to reports, the thief simply drove up to the ...
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CTA Warehouse Fire Caused by Solar Equipment
January 3, 2012
Solar energy equipment on the roof of a California warehouse leased by Continental Tire the Americas caught fire on Dec. 30.
No one was injured, and no tires were damaged in the incident, according to reports. When firefighters arrived...
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Foundation Laid for Starco's New Warehouse
December 21, 2011
Starco reports having laid the foundation stone for its new central warehouse complex in Winsen, about 30 kilometers south of Hamburg, Germany.
The new complex is expected to enter operation by May 1, 2012, and will serve as the centra...
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ATD Opens New Casper DC, Working on Colorado Springs
December 19, 2011
American Tire Distributors has officially opened a new 83,000-square-foot regional tire distribution center in Casper, Wyo.
To be manned by 17 employees, the new ATD distribution center can handle $5 million to $6 million in inventory,...
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Tennessee Dealer Rides Off in Harley Promo
December 15, 2011
Jimmy Hosay of McKay's Service Center in Pulaski, Tenn., won American Tire Distributors' Harley Davidson Giveaway promotion.
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Bosal Opens New HQ, Warehouse in N.J.
December 13, 2011
Bosal USA has opened a new aftermarket headquarters and warehouse facility in Budd Lake, N.J.
The new facility has more than 100,000 square feet of space and will house the company's administrative, financial, customer service and logi...
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Terry's Tire Town Buys Englewood Tire Wholesale
December 1, 2011
For the second time this year, Terry's Tire Town has grown its wholesale tire distribution footprint. Yesterday the Alliance, Ohio-based dealer confirmed its acquisition of Lyndhurst, N.J.-based Englewood Tire Wholesale.
Rumored for mo...
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UAE Distributor Launches Safe Driving Effort
November 17, 2011
Zafco, the UAE-based distributor of tires, batteries and lubricants, has announced the launch of its "Safe Tire, Safe Family" campaign.
According to the company, the campaign was developed in a bid to help make roads safer for...
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Michelin Adding 8 TCi DCs Next Year
November 17, 2011
Eight new TCi Tire Centers will open in the first quarter of 2012, bringing the total number of locations to 86.
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Price Hikes Push ATD Sales
November 16, 2011
American Tire Distributors continued its hot streak, posting $1.48 million in third quarter net income, up from a loss of almost $19 million for the same period last year.
Sales for the period jumped 28% to $831 million, ATD reported, ...
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