Wessels Named CEO of Leeds West Group, Schader Now Exec. Chairman
Schader will now focus on the growth and expansion of the company from a global perspective across all of its investment platforms.
Tires Plus Earns JD Power Award
Bridgestone Retail Operations announced that company-owned automotive service provider Tires Plus has been recognized as the best in customer satisfaction for aftermarket tire replacement in the J.D. Power 2022 Aftermarket Service Index Study. It is the first time the retail brand has earned a J.D. Power award. Tires Plus is part of the Bridgestone Retail
Select Bridgestone Retail Operations Expanding EV Services
Bridgestone Retail Operations, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, plans to expand its electric and hybrid vehicle services at 44 of the company’s Firestone Complete Auto Care and Wheel Works stores in Austin, Texas and San Francisco, California. The advanced services are part of the company’s broader initiative to address an increasingly electric car parc and contribute to a more sustainable society.
Bridgestone Invests in Mobile Vehicle Services, Tech Company
Through the partnership, Bridgestone and Seattle-based Wrench will explore synergies in their service offerings.
TIA Elects Five Board Members
The Tire Industry Association has elected five members to its board of directors, who will take office Nov. 4.
Midas Tops Newsweek’s List of 2019 Best Companies for Customer Service
Midas has been recognized by Newsweek as the most service-focused automotive repair shop in the automotive aftermarket, according to the magazine’s 2019 list of America’s Best Companies for Customer Service.
52 Technicians Honored At ASE Annual Meeting
Fifty-two automotive professionals were recognized at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
TireHub Adds to Leadership Team
TireHub, Goodyear and Bridgestone’s tire distribution arm, has added executives to its leadership team.
Bridgestone Retail Operations Launches Annual Cause Marketing Campaign For Boys and Girls Clubs Of America
After raising more than $4 million over the past four years, Bridgestone Retail Operations is once again sponsoring its annual Driving Great Futures campaign to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Lincoln Tech Expands Partnership With Bridgestone Retail Operations To Provide Nationwide Workforce Development
Lincoln Educational Services Corp., a provider of specialized technical training, has expanded its partnership with Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), building on its current technician training program. The two organizations aim to grow BSRO’s workforce around the country.
