Is There Still Room For Small Independents? YES!
By this time, most small independent tire dealers in the U.S. are tired of hearing how bad the economy is. Those who are experiencing a downturn in business are forced to deal with it, and those who are progressing don’t believe it.
Plantation Looses 1,000 Trees in Fires
AllAfrica.com reports that two fire incidents last week destroyed some 1,000 rubber trees at the Bridgestone Americas plantation in Monrovia, Liberia.
Tenneco Brands Offer Debit Card Rewards
Tenneco’s Walker exhaust and Monroe shock absorber brands are both offering pre-paid Visa debit card rewards to qualifying service installers.
Tenneco Expands Technology Tour
The Tenneco Technology Tour (T3) and Monroe Ride and Drive experience, Tenneco’s signature undercar service training programs for North American automotive technicians and parts professionals, are expected to reach more than 8,000 participants over the course of a 36-city schedule in 2009.
Tenneco Program Gets a Boost
Tenneco’s Expert Plus program, designed to provide installers with tailored marketing packages, exclusive incentives, consumer and trade promotions and up-to-the-minute online training for several Tenneco brands, offers new features and rewards in 2009.
Notes From The Experts
The folks over at BB&T Capital Markets have this to say about the potential impact of car dealer closings:
2008 Readers’ Choice Awards Announced
(AftermarketNews.com) For 12 straight years, Brake & Front End, Counterman, ImportCar and Underhood Service magazines have recognized the advertisers that are the foremost communicators in the industry with their annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Tenneco Adds to Squirrel Promotion
Tenneco has launched another part of its Monroe Save the Squirrels! Promotion, this one oriented to the autumn shock and strut season.
Highly Focused: Double Coin Making Progress in Goal to Reach Second Tier
Double Coin Making Progress in Goal to Reach Second Tier
Goodyear Honors Olympian Supporters
With the Summer Olympic Games set to begin this week in China, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. honored three U.S. team member coaches for their support.