Van den Ban Launches New Web Site
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) One of Europe’s leading international tyre wholesalers, Van den Ban Autobanden, has announced the launch of an all-new Web site.
Technology ROI: A Different View
In the world of an independent tire dealer, calculating return on investment (ROI) is an everyday occurrence. Before you invest in an alignment machine, you calculate the number of additional alignments you could perform with the machine, estimate reduced comebacks and consider how your bay space can best be used. You do the same with
Pennsylvania Dealer Credits Software for Growth
(Akron/Tire Review) Lancaster, Pa.-based H&F Tire Service said it has been able to expand its business thanks to the addition of software products from Signal Extraprise.
Going Live: Use the Virtual World to Drive Traffic to Your Real Business
If you aren’t doing it already or want to do it better, here’s how smart tire dealers can leverage the Internet. But, first, a preface. The number of new Internet users has slowed, while the number of disconnected Americans – those who have never used the Internet and do not have Internet connections – has
China, U.S. Groups Sign MOU on Technology, Brand Development
(Akron/Tire Review – AFX News) The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) of China signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Beijing to promote dialogue and collaboration between the North American and Chinese automotive industries in the areas of technology, management and standards development, AIAG said.
Florida Dealer Adds New Georgia Warehouse
(Akron/Tire Review) Earlier this year, Barron’s Wholesale Tire Inc. opened its new corporate headquarters and warehouse in Jacksonville, Fla.
Internet Savvy T&A Readers
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Tyres & Accessories readers are ahead of the game when it comes to running online tyre businesses.
Issue of the Decade: Privacy of Personal Information
(Longueuil, Quebec/Tire News) Once called the “issue of the decade,” concerns over the privacy and security of personal information have become central concerns of Canadians and may well turn into the “issue of the century.”
Online Technology Drives Sales, Expansion at Inter-Sprint
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) “Business is going really well. We are changing over to a new warehouse, and on 2 May, we became the official importer of Double Coin truck tyres across Europe,” says Inter-Sprint’s Wim Zoet, summing up all the recent developments at Dutch wholesaler.
Treadways to Offer TireWare Software Through Treadmasters Program
(Akron/Tire Review) Treadways Corp. has selected TireWare to provide business software solutions to independent tire dealers through the company’s Treadmasters marketing program, slated for launch in July.