Wix Donates to National FFA
Wix Filters has donated $44,341.25 to national FFA chapters through its box-top redemption program. Wix ran the program in partnership with the National FFA Organization, formerly Future Farmers of America. “The box-top program is an annual success due to the participation of auto parts stores, shops, local agribusinesses and individuals who purchase Wix Filters,” said Jennifer
Dunn Tire Partners with Buffalo Bills
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Dunn Tire announced a three-year agreement with the Buffalo Bills to be the team’s “Official Tire Dealer” and also named Buffalo Bills head coach, Rex Ryan, as the new company spokesperson. As a Dunn Tire spokesperson, Ryan will be featured in marketing campaigns such as TV commercials, radio spots and online promotions, the
Dunn Opens New Buffalo Store
New York- based Dunn Tire has opened a newly constructed store in Buffalo, N.Y. The store, located at 2300 Delaware Ave., replaces another location. “Our goal is to provide world-class customer service,” said Patrick Logue, managing director of retail operations at Dunn Tire. “The first step in creating a positive customer experience is to establish
WIX Filters Donates to National FFA Chapters
WIX Filters awarded $34,160 to national FFA chapters in the United States through a box-top redemption program in partnership with the National FFA Organization. “Our FFA box-top program is an annual success due to the participation of auto parts stores, shops, local agribusinesses and individuals who purchase WIX Filters in support of their local FFA
Only 17% Spot the Retreads at MATS Affair
At the recent Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, TRIB held its annual “Spot the Retreads” contest for show attendees. With the help of several member companies, TRIB displayed a selection of nine new and retreaded tires for contestants to try and identify and have a chance to win a set of eight freshly retreaded tires.
Titan Donates Tires for FFA at Husker Harvest Days
This year, in addition to donating farm tires for auctions that benefit local chapters of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), Titan Tire Corp. added Husker Harvest Days to the list of events at which the company sponsors an auction. Titan donated a total of 74 tires – valued at more than $120,000 – at
Wix Filters Donates $48,650 to National FFA Chapters
Wix Filters, a member of the Affinia Group, has awarded $48,650 to national FFA chapters through a box-top redemption fundraising program. More than 174,600 Wix box tops were redeemed for 25 cents per top during the program. Students in participating FFA chapters, formerly Future Farmers of America, collected the tops between January and April 2013.
Like Father, Like Son: A Robbery Family Affair
A father and son robbery team was busted after allegedly robbing a Phenix City, Ala., tire store on May 14. The 49-year-old father and 26-year-old son, armed with a gun and baseball bat, were said to have robbed the 14th Street Tire Shop in Phenix City, and then fled across the state border to Columbus,
Kumho Signs on to Support Buffalo Bills
NFL fans know that the Buffalo Bills need a lot of help to make it back to the playoffs, but they can knock tires off the list. The Bills and Kumho Tire USA Inc. signed a new partnership deal that will give the tire company advertising opportunities during each home game played at Ralph Wilson
Bridgestone Stores Hit With Consumer Affairs Fine
Bridgestone Americas’ store operations group was fined by the state of New Jersey for violating terms of a 2000 settlement with the state’s Consumer Affairs Division. The company paid $20,000 in penalties and another $6,405 to reimburse the state for legal and investigative costs. The Consumer Affairs Division said the violation was discovered during reviews