2006 Market Influencers
Many play a huge role in this big old industry. But, which are the real movers and shakers – the real Market Influencers? Tire Review’s annual review of Market Influencers looks at the 10 people, products, issues and things that we think will have a major impact on this business over the coming year. Sometimes
Goodyear Cuts Impact ATD’s Winston Line
(Akron/Tire Review) American Tire Distributors will phase out its Winston brand line, a victim of Goodyear’s recent decision to cut production of 10 private label lines.
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Working its way out from under a $728,000 deficit, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) is closing its Louisville, Ky., offices and training center and consolidating all of its operations at the association’s headquarters in Bowie, Md. The move was announced Jan. 12 and is effective as of Feb. 1.
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RMA Asks NHTSA For Internet OptionLooking to increase the number of tires being registered, the RMA has asked NHTSA for formal permission to allow tire buyers to register to tires via tiremaker Web sites. Allowing "additional, easier choices" would enhance NHTSA’s ability to notify owners in the event of a safety problem with their tires.
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Famed Calif. Dealer May Disappear
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Michelin Reopens Closed Plant in Mexico
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Tire Kingdom Expands Reach With Mueller Buy
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New Tie-Up Focuses on Run-Flat Technology
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HAPPY NEW YEARTen Tiremakers Hike Prices 2.5% to 6%
Flight or Fancy?: Private Branders Say Quality is There – and So Are The Customers
Flight or Fancy? Private Branders Say Quality is There – and So Are The Customers Go to any tire company dealer meeting these days and you’ll hear discussions on how safety-concerned consumers are turning to major brand tires – names they know and trust. And how flag brand shares have grown in recent years, obviously