Les Schwab Tire Centers Suing Over First Recall in Company History
Les Schwab Tire Centers has filed a lawsuit against Hexpol Compounding, seeking $3.9 million in damages connected to the company’s first tire recall in its history.
Kal Tire names new president
Corey Parks joined Kal Tire in September 2023 as a member of the senior management team.
Les Schwab Names Mike Broberg as Next CEO
Les Schwab Tire Centers is welcoming a new CEO. Mike Broberg, the company’s CFO for the past four years, will become its next CEO in early 2023. Jack Cuniff, who became CEO in 2018, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2022. Cuniff will become chair of Les Schwab’s Board when the transition
Les Schwab Announces Plan to Acquire Plains Tire Co.
Les Schwab expects to close on the acquisition of Plains Tire Co. in early August 2021.
Les Schwab to Sell Business to Investment Firm
The sale is expected to be completed by the end of the year at a non-disclosed purchase price.
Les Schwab Joins CarAdvise Network of Shops
Consumers can leverage Les Schwab’s network of tire facilities while being provided fleet-minded pricing, CarAdvise says.
Les Schwab Hires Goldman Sachs to Help Sell the Company
With 492 locations in the U.S., Les Schwab Tire Centers is up for sale. Les Schwab family shareholders announced the company is on the market on Dec. 24.
California Enacts Law Prohibiting Installation of Unsafe Used Tires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new used tire law, which forbids the installation of unsafe used tires on vehicles in the state.
Exploding Tire Lawsuit Involving Les Schwab, Toyo Revived
The Oregon Cout of Appeals has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit involving an exploding tire sold at a Les Schwab Tire Center store should move forward.
Les Schwab Names New CEO Upon Retirement of Dick Borgman
New leadership is coming to the helm of Les Schwab.