IMI Adds Carrell, Splits Territory
International Marketing Inc. has hired Patrick Carrell as the new regional sales manager for the northwestern U.S. The addition of Carrell splits the western region previously covered by David Calzada. Carrell will focus on Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho, while Calzada will focus on California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, IMI said. Prior to joining IMI,
2008 Top Shop Finalist: Pneus R. Guay
Growing up, siblings Errol, Rene, Candyde, Richard and Claude Guay never had any doubt in their minds about what they would do when they finished school and entered the workforce. From a young age, their parents instilled in them the values that were so vital to the success of their father’s tire dealership: respect, honesty
Get Ready: NTSW Runs June 6-12
National Tire Safety Week will soon be upon us, and the RMA wants to remind tire dealers that the week-long effort is the perfect time to remind customers about basic tire care. NTSW will be held June 6-12, and is part of RMA’s "Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART" program. During NTSW, RMA said,
Dates Set for NTSW 2010
RMA has set June 6-12, 2010, for the next National Tire Safety Week. The ninth annual NTSW event is part of RMA’s Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART program, a year-round effort designed to help drivers learn tire care and maintenance. RMA claims that more than 21,000 tire dealers, auto dealers and automotive repair
NTSW Be Tire Smart Kit Available Online
With National Tire Safety Week coming next week, tire dealers and automotive service professionals who want to help educate motorists about proper tire care can download a free Be Tire Smart Resource Kit.
RMA Sets National Tire Safety Week Dates
(Akron/Tire Review) The seventh annual National Tire Safety Week will be held Apr. 20-26, 2008, the RMA has announced.
Survival Mode: Significant Changes in Retreading Forcing Independents to Adapt
They expected it to happen eventually. It was just a matter of time, industry insiders said. So, it wasn’t a total surprise when Bridgestone Americas Holding (BAH) announced its intent to purchase retread giant Bandag. After all, BAH and Bandag have collaborated for decades. Bandag-owned Tire Distribution Systems (TDS) stores sell Bridgestone tires, and many
Bridgestone Americas to Acquire Bandag for $1.05 Billion
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc. and Bandag Inc. jointly announced that they have entered into a merger agreement in which Bridgestone Americas will acquire the outstanding shares of each class of stock of Bandag for $50.75 per share in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.05 billion.
Critical Mass: Under Cost and Capacity Pressures, BFNAT Outlines Its Plan
Under Cost and Capacity Pressures, BFNAT Outlines Its Plan
Skid Steer Loaders: Lots of Equipment Means Lots of Sales – If You Know Your Stuff
Skid Steer Loaders Lots of Equipment Means Lots of Sales – If You Know Your Stuff Unheard of two decades ago, skid-steer loaders have become one of the most popular pieces of machinery on the market today. Like the reputable Swiss army knife, they have a wide variety of uses and are found almost anywhere