Michelin Bolsters Position in Germany With Another Buy

By Tire Review Staff
July 31, 2015

Groupe Michelin strengthen its position in Germany with the 100% acquisition of consumer tire wholesaler Meyer Lissendorf. The purchase price was not disclosed, according to Tyres & Accessories.

Based near Cologne, Meyer Lissendorf has two primary warehouses and employs 90 people, and it reaches some 300 tire retailers across the country.

In 2014, Michelin bought out Ihle Baden-Baden AG, Germany’s largest tire wholesaler.

The takeover of two large, multi-brand German wholesalers within the space of the year also gives Michelin significant control over the distribution of its competitors’ products, and therefore the acquisition is subject to validation by the competition authorities in Germany and Austria.

TIA to Offer Commercial Tire Instructor Training

The four-day class covers all aspects of medium/heavy truck tire service.

By Christian Hinton
September 20, 2023

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is traveling to Louisville, Ky., for its Oct. 17-20, in-person, 400-Level Certified Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Instructor training class. The training is fully compliant with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.177, TIA said. The four-day Certified CTS Instructor class covers all aspects of medium/heavy truck tire service and teaches attendees how to instruct a 300-Level certified technician course in the field. Coursework consists of 18 modules, including OSHA requirements, wheel service and torque, single-piece and multi-piece rim demounting, mounting and inflation, charts and tables.