CTDA to Host Area Meetings for California Tire Dealers
The California Tire Dealers Association will hold meetings in Sacramento and Pleasanton for education and networking.

Maxxis Team Secures W.E.ROCK Grand Nationals Titles
Team SubZero’s Landen and Gunner Brown topped the podium in their respective classes.

Point S Reports on Master Shop Program
Point S said its Master Shop program yielded a $165K average profit boost for participating locations in first year.

Atlantic Tire Founder Anthony Blackman Dies
The two-time Tire Review Top Shop winner was dedicated to his craft from a young age, and was known for being extremely generous when it came to giving back.

Classic and Antique Tire Distributor John Kelsey Dies
John Lester Kelsey, founder of antique and classic tire distributor Kelsey Tire and 2009 inductee into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame, died.

Michelin prevails in IP lawsuit over Chinese KO2 imitation
A Canadian court awarded damages to Michelin over Wideway’s infringement of BFGoodrich tread IP.

OTC Debuts BT12, BT30 Heavy-Duty Bottle Jacks
OTC’s new heavy-duty bottle jacks provide 12 and 30 ton capacities for lifting on the road or job site.

VIP Tires Donates Nearly $3,000 to Marshfield School Committee
VIP Tire’s “Oil Changes for Education” program raises funds for local schools.

Nokian Tyres, Powdr Partner to Plant Trees
When you buy a season pass to a Powdr resort this spring, a tree will be planted on your behalf through their partnership with Nokian Tyres.

Black’s Tire Charity Golf Tournament Raises $207K
Black’s Tire members gathered for its 20th annual event, returning to the golf course to raise funds for Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina.

TIA to Offer Commercial Tire Instructor Training
The four-day class covers all aspects of medium/heavy truck tire service.

ATD Sponsors First Responder Appreciation Day
ATD supported the Gary Sinise Foundation’s event celebrating first responders and awarded grants to local fire and police departments.
