ATD Helping Remove Playground Barriers for Children
American Tire Distributors has partnered with non-profit Boundless Playgrounds to build a playground accessible to children with and without disabilities The playground, which ATD is helping fund with a $100,000 donation, will be located in Huntersville, N.C., where ATD is based. ATD unveiled plans for the playground and announced an additional $70,000 in charitable gifts
ATD Among Fastest Growing Private U.S. Companies
This month, Inc. magazine named Huntersville, N.C.-based American Tire Distributors Inc. to its 2009 list of the 5,000fastest-growing U.S. private companies. The company was ranked No. 13on the list by revenues, and No. 25 on the list in terms of grossdollars of growth. ATD’s Revenue increased 30.3% from $1.5 billion in2005 to $2 billion in
ATD Awards Scholarships
Ten deserving high school seniors from across the nation have been chosen to receive a $2,500 college scholarship from American Tire Distributors (ATD).
Weighing Options: Mechanical Balancing or Balancing Compounds?
There is no easy answer to this age-old question, because each choice has merit. Fleets on both sides of the argument are sold on their choice and most are not about to change their minds anytime soon. Think of it in the same way people think about cars. Some will only “buy American,” while others
Raybestos Offers Techs Trip to Joe Gibbs Racing
The Raybestos Exclusive Master Technician Clinic Promotion at Joe Gibbs Racing will reward 24 lucky installers with a 3-day trip to Joe Gibbs Racing in Huntersville, N.C., the company said.
Automotive Lift Institute Elects Officers and Directors
(Aftermarketnews.com) The Automotive Lift Institute has re-elected Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts Inc. in Louisville, Ky., to a third term as chairman of the board of directors.
The Battle Over a Bailout for Detroit
[Editor’s Note: Sometimes the best viewpoints on a subject come from the outside.
Alabama Man Wins ATD Driver Rodeo
James Jones of Cullman, Ala., took top honors in American Tire Distributors 2008 Championship Truck Rodeo.
AASA Recognizes Long-time Members
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) honored 15 companies with more than 25 years of membership during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).
Net-A-Tyre: The U.K.’s Latest Online Tyre Company
Net-A-Tyre (www.netatyre.co.uk) is the U.K.’s newest online tyre company, established in Scotland by independent garage group D&G Autocare.