The new Fountain Tire locations are in Calgary, Ft. McMurray, Olds, Strathmore and Wainwright, Alberta, and Merritt, B.C.
The purchase came after Tirecraft was placed in receivership in June following failed attempts to sell the chain.
Brent Hesje, Fountain Tire CEO, said: “A key component of fulfilling our vision is growth, and we believe that our ownership system provides great opportunities for managers who want to go beyond just operating a store.” (Tire Review/Akron)
Yokohama Rubber said it is aiming for victories at the Nürburgring 24-Hour Race and Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie (NLS) with Advan tires.
Yokohama Rubber has signed a partnership agreement with Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing’s Haupt Racing Team (HRT). As part of the Advan Challenge that seeks to maximize sales of Advan tires, Yokohama Rubber said it is aiming for victories at the Nürburgring 24-Hour Race and Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie (NLS) by supplying its Advan racing tires for the Mercedes-AMG GT3 being entered in those races by HRT.
The sponsorship will run for the entire 2024 season in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels.
Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.
Cosmo will continue its portfolio expansion later this year when it launches its new Gripit X/T, Rockit R/T, and Cosmo Kurrent.
The facility is set to begin production in early 2027 with a planned annual output of five million tires.
TIA’s pre-show events, encompassing the annual membership meeting and cocktail reception, will happen at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Rose was posthumously awarded with the franchise’s second-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
The company secured gold awards in four categories, including Best Employer, Best Auto Repair, Best Car Wash and Best Auto Detail.
Continental Tire executives talk about the status of the PLT tire market, the company’s strategic balance between OE and replacement tire offerings, and more.
