Monro, Inc. Completes Sale of Tires Now Assets to ATD
Monro, Inc. has completed the previously-announced sale of its wholesale tire and distribution assets to American Tire Distributors. Monro’s wholesale tire locations, operating as Tires Now, included seven facilities in Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee which serviced more than 3,500 wholesale customer locations annually. ATD is one of the largest independent suppliers of
AAPEX 2022 Introduces Programs to Attract Automotive Aftermarket Talent
AAPEX 2022 is introducing a Student Sponsorship Program and Sponsor a Tech program to help increase and retain the talent pool for the automotive aftermarket industry. AAPEX will take place Nov. 1-3, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The Student Sponsorship Program aims to nourish the industry with young talent by introducing students to
Bridgestone Introduces New Bandag Drive Tire Tread
Bridgestone Americas has launched its new Bandag B713 FuelTech drive tire tread, which the company says is engineered to increase retread value for fleets. The new tread is SmartWay verified and delivers fuel efficiency as well as improved wear life without compromising on traction or reliable performance, the company says. The company says key innovations
The Opportunity of the Emerging CUV Tire Segment
According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association, aka SEMA, CUVs are the fastest-selling type of vehicle in the United States, accounting for 45% of passenger vehicles sold in 2021. They are also the most common type of vehicle on the road, accounting for almost one in four vehicles, according to the new “CUV Market Snapshot”
Bridgestone supports Boys & Girls Clubs Of America with NFL fundraiser
Bridgestone Retail Operations launched a two-week fundraising competition with NFL players from Tight End University in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The campaign is the latest activation in the Bridgestone Driving Great Futures partnership, which has raised more than $20 million to support Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide since the program’s inception
Tire Industry Hall of Fame Nominations Due July 1
The nomination deadline for the Tire Industry Association’s 2022 Tire Industry Hall of Fame is Friday, July 1. The Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of individuals who have contributed greatly to the growth and/or development of the tire industry or have demonstrated high standards, ideals and leadership in the management of their businesses
Goodyear Holds Fifth Annual Global Week Of Volunteering
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company held its fifth annual Global Week of Volunteering from June 2-8. The event included a week of volunteer opportunities for Goodyear associates to make an impact in the global communities where Goodyear operates. Since 2017, thousands of Goodyear associates, retirees and family members have contributed more than 27,000 hours
Bridgestone Launches WeatherPeak Touring Tire
Bridgestone Americas has launched the new Bridgestone WeatherPeak touring tire, offering a quiet, long-lasting ride with advanced all-season capabilities, the company says. As the Bridgestone brand’s first touring tire with all-weather capability, the Bridgestone WeatherPeak tire delivers driving control with acceleration and grip that outperforms the competition in both wet and dry conditions, the company
Maxam Tire Launches MS600 Press-On Solid With New Compound
Maxam Tire introduces the latest addition to its high-performance material handling tire program, the MS600 press-on solid. The series will incorporate the all-new proprietary rubber compound technology, EcoPoint3, delivering revolutionary solutions to the industry, the company says. The new MS600 will be manufactured in the company’s new and fully owned state-of-the-art solid tire factory. With
How BKT Keeps Up With the Needs of Logistics Operations
With the challenges and demands increasing in logistics operations, the vehicles and the tires they run must be designed to handle intense and extreme conditions. In industrial operations, forklifts, container handlers, reach stackers, and skid steers, machines can be running 24 hours per day, seven days per week, so increased productivity is important. Moving the most product
Launch Tech Releases The X-431 ADAS Pro Plus
Launch Tech USA has released its third-generation professional ADAS system calibration stand for passenger cars, the X-431 ADAS Pro Plus. The stand is made of an aluminum alloy material, which is lightweight and resistant to oxidation, the company says. The ADAS Pro Plus uses laser positioning and ranging so the target can be placed accurately and quickly. The
The Evolution of Battery Diagnostic Tools
When we talk about batteries, charging and starting system diagnostics, there are certain aspects of it that have always been the same due to fundamental electronic principles. However, in the realm of tools, everything has changed. Electronics, along with charging and starting system technology, has advanced so dramatically over the last 20 years, that you
