Tire Discounters Continues Southern Expansion
These recent developments contribute to the company’s potential growth of opening 60 locations in 2022 through acquisitions and/or organic growth, which would bring the total number of Tire Discounters stores in the U.S. to over 200 locations, the company said.
Can Saying ‘No’ Be the Secret to Success?
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Bridgestone Consolidates Manufacturing Footprints in China
Bridgestone has been considering manufacturing footprint restructuring globally, including tire, diversified product and material manufacturing sites, over a mid-long term in order to rebuild the company’s earning power, the company said.
BCA Bearings Adds New SKUs to Aftermarket Product Line
The release of 25 new product SKUs to NTN’s BCA aftermarket product line includes wheel hub assemblies and kits for a number of import and domestic applications.
TIA Improves Online Training Videos, Adds New Courses
Despite the pandemic, the Tire Industry Association has continued to update its online training courses and offer new features as well as a management course.
Sumitomo’s Smallwood to Retire; Darren Thomas to Succeed Him
Sumitomo Rubber North America President and CEO Richard Smallwood will retire and Darren Thomas will take over his role on Jan, 1, 2022, the company said.
Apollo Alnac 4G Tires Chosen as OE Fitment for Tata Punch
Apollo Tyres’ 4G tires will be available in size 185/70 R15 on Tata Motors’ mini SUV, Punch.
Best-One of Indy Acquires Fourth Location in 2021
Best-One of Indy will acquire Best-One Tire & Auto Care of Richmond from owners Roger and Aurelia Clark, who will retire and pass along the business.
Federal Vaccination ETS Requirement Suspended
OSHA’s Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard in its entirety is currently blocked from enforcement on a nationwide basis, TIA says.
Babcox Media’s Auto Pros on the Road Visits Byrne’s Garage
Auto Pros on the Road puts the Babcox Media team on location in shops across the USA. This episode is sponsored by Autolite.
Discount Tire Set to Acquire Tire Rack
The transaction is expected to close Dec. 31, 2021.
Michelin Appoints New HR Officer in North America
Felicia Sanders will take over as chief human resources officer of Michelin North America when David Stafford retires in December.