RHD Tire Opens Car Dealer-Focused Facility

(Akron/Tire Review) Grand Rapids, Mich.-based RHD Tire has opened a new distribution center in Royal Oak, Mich.

Published: November 6, 2007

RHD Tire said the new location will focus on supplying auto dealerships. RHD Tire handles a range of tire brands, including Bridgestone, Firestone, Goodyear, Dunlop, Republic, Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal, Continental, General, Hankook and Pirelli.

“RHD’s car dealer focus and multi-brand strategies have fueled growth to the point where opening a Metro Detroit location was the next logical step,” said Michael Korte, RHD director. “This new warehouse is ideal, and one from which we can better support and serve our expanding Metro Detroit customer base.”

Korte was chosen to lead the new regional endeavor because of his expertise and training in the GM-On the Roll, Ford-Around the Wheel and Chrysler Tire programs.

TBC Corp. employee children enjoy ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’

The kids had a jam-packed day learning about tires, and even ate lunch with the company’s new CEO, Don Byrd.

By David Sickels

David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: May 1, 2024

At one of its South Florida NTW distribution centers, as well as TBC Corp.'s Palm Beach Gardens corporate offices, TBC employees recently had the opportunity to show their children the ins and outs of the company's role in the tire industry during "Take Your Child to Work Day." The kids had a jam-packed day learning about tires, taking photos, doing media research, and even eating lunch with the company's new CEO, Don Byrd.