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Sun Auto Tire & Service acquires Boyd’s Tire & Service

The acquisition includes seven locations across the Central Ohio area.

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Point S hits new growth record in first year of its five-year expansion goal

After adding 69 locations in 2023, Point S now has 336 stores in 36 states.

TIA releases OTR tire conference schedule

The conference will feature a keynote address by Rudy Ruettiger, the real-life inspiration behind the 1993 film “Rudy.”

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Former Hunter Engineering senior vice president Dave Smith passes

Smith was with Hunter for over 40 years.

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Maxam Tire selected as title sponsor for the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series

The 2024 Maxam Tire Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River is scheduled to take place from April 18- to 21 in Palatka, Florida.

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Yokohama Rubber holds event for Thai natural rubber farmers

Seventy farm households participated in the event and each participating household received a complimentary 550 lbs. of fertilizer from RAOT.

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Kumho Tire USA Q1 associate dealer program offers earnings up to $19 per tire

Tire dealers participating in the program can receive an additional $7 on every Solus 4S HA32 and Crugen HP71 tire purchased between Jan. 1-March 31.

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Dunlop Motorcycle Tires promotes Michelle Cotter to customer care manager

Cotter joined Sumitomo Rubber North America in 2012, and has supported the Dunlop Motorcycle side of the business since 2015.

TIA, SEMA chiefs stress manufacturer participation at SEMA during CTDA New Year Luncheon

Pre-registration for the 2024 SEMA show is ahead of last year’s pace, but TIA and SEMA officials still hope for a bigger manufacturer turnout.

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CMA, Double Coin to highlight products at the World Ag Expo

Double Coin will showcase the REM group of radial OTR and Industrial tires while Özka Tires displayed will include Agro and KNK models.

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Kumho Tire USA debuts new logo

The company says the new logo ‘marks a bold approach and forward-looking vision.’

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Hankook Tire announces executive promotions for North America

Kyuwang (Ken) Cho has been named vice president of U.S. PC/LT Sales and K.C. Jensen has been named vice president of PC/LT Sales.

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