Tackling the Big Questions
For 30 years, the Clemson University-sponsored Global Tire Industry Conference has drawn the attention of manufacturers, suppliers and dealers, covering every subject from training to marketing, from the latest in rubber compounds to the latest in government regulations. It has been the place to network while gaining new insights into technology trends, industry issues, distribution
NTB Expands in Massachusetts
NTB Tire & Service Centers opened its first location in Saugus, Mass., this month, according to TBC Corp. The new location will be located at 564 Broadway within the suburb of Boston. “This is an exciting time for NTB,” said Markus Hockenson, senior vice president of retail operations for TBC Corp. “As we expand into
R.O. Writer Hires General Manager
Richard Forness has joined TBC Corp.’s software provider business, R.O. Writer, as general manager. Forness brings 27 years of experience to his new role at R.O. Writer, according to TBC. Prior to joining TBC, Forness worked with AudaExplore, where he was responsible for growing revenues significantly in the collision estimating and business intelligence software industry.
Tire Kingdom Stores Rebranded
TBC Corp. converted 64 Tire Kingdom locations across six states to NTB Tire and Service Centers. The rebranding initiative was limited to Tire Kingdom stores located outside the state of Florida. The tire marketer will maintain the Tire Kingdom brand in Florida, it said. The rebranded stores received an exterior refresh, interior redesign and delivery
Change Will Have to Come
It will take some time before the dust fully settles, before all of the final decisions are made and all of the appeals exhausted. And only then will we be able to fully understand all of the direct ramifications of the absurd countervailing and anti-dumping duties heaped on imported China-produced consumer tires. Trade protection is
Go Toe-to-Toe to Knock Down Car Dealer Competition
Car Dealers want your tire business, but do they have a glass jaw? Sometimes the biggest threat can come from behind – and in very subtle ways. Though you may not have considered car dealers as legitimate competition in the past, it’s high time you did. Back to the early 2000s, General Motors, working with
Speedee Relaunches Consumer Website
SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service has launched a revamped version of its consumer website, speedeeoil.com. According to the company, updates include: a simplified navigation and layout; updated shop location pages featuring coupons and rebates, along with a list of specific services offered at each SpeeDee shop; an updated Fleet Services page with online fleet
New Session Announced for Global Tire Industry Conference
The 31st Annual Clemson University Global Tire Industry Conference will be hosted at the Omni Resort Hotel in Hilton Head Island, S.C. from April 15-17, featuring a brand new session this year. The new session, “The Tire Consumers/Retailers/Manufacturers – Wants and Needs,” is a timely review of current trends and will be offered at no
UPDATE: Commerce Department Declares Anti-dumping Duties
Preliminary anti-dumping duties for certain passenger and light truck tires imported from China were set Jan. 21, 2015, by the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration. The duty rates vary between 19.17% and 87.99% before adjustments. As a result of the investigation, the following companies were handed a 19.17% duty rate before adjustments: Giti Tire Global Trading Pte. Ltd.,
Big O Tires Named Top Franchise Opportunity
In its annual Franchise 500 list, Entrepreneur magazine has named Big O Tires one of the top franchise opportunities and the highest ranking of any tire franchise. The franchise ranks 158 on this year’s list. “Big O has been helping people build strong tire businesses for more than 50 years, and has built a brand
