TWW Sole Distributor of LeMans Tire Line
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations’ Tire Wholesale Warehouse will be the sole distributor of the LeMans tire line. “The reliable performance of the LeMans all-season tire line demonstrates that value and quality can go hand-in-hand,” said Alan Starc, director of Tire Wholesale Warehouse. “TWW’s status as sole supplier of the LeMans tire brand will allow our
Kenda Appoints Northeastern U.S. Distributor
Kenda USA has appointed a sole distributor for its full line of passenger car and light truck tires throughout the northeastern U.S., extending from Maryland to Maine. As Kenda’s sole distributor in the region, Max Finkelstein Inc. will also hold rights to distribute Kenda specialty and trailer tires in their markets. “Kenda is excited to
Chinese Tire Factories Coming to U.S., Says Major Distributor
[Editor’s Note: Among its many tire brands, Houston-based Horizon Tire Corp. represents a number of Chinese tire brands in the U.S. market, including Crosswind, produced by Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. This puts Horizon Tire close to the action when it comes to the impacts felt by the recent posting of countervailing and anti-dumping duties on
Trelleborg Acquires French Industrial Tire Distributor
Through its Trelleborg Wheel Systems business unit, Trelleborg has signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of French industrial tire distributor D.G. Manutention Services SAS. The business specializes in the distribution and service of industrial tires, such as those fitted on forklift trucks, to customers in southern France. According to Trelleborg, the acquisition further strengthens
Mighty Adds Four Tire Distributors in 2014
Four new franchise distributors added in 2014 for Mighty Distributing Systems of America’s Mighty Auto Parts division are affiliated with tire dealer groups, the company said. The new tire dealers who’ve join in 2014 are Griffin Brother Tire, Trombley Tire and Auto, Boyd’s Tire & Service Center and Virginia Tire & Auto. With the addition
Federated Auto Parts Distributors, National Pronto Association to Merge
National Pronto Association and Federated Auto Parts are partnering to form the “Automotive Parts Services Group” or simply, “The Group.” The two are combining their efforts and resources in several key areas to focus on being “best in class” in providing overall value and support within the auto care industry, they said. “Recognizing the industry
China Distributor of Counterfeit Yokohama Wheels Gets Prison Time
Yokohama Rubber Co. announced the successful completion of its efforts to eliminate counterfeit aluminum wheels in China. The company had filed a complaint and submitted information to the Guangzhou Bureau of Public Security in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, regarding a distributor of counterfeit sports car aluminum wheels imitating Yokohama’s “Advan Racing” wheels. The distributor was selling
Canadian Tire Joins Distributor Group
Canadian Tire has become a member of Federated Auto Parts Distributors, effective July 9. The relationship is anticipated to provide tremendous benefits to both organizations including Canadian Tire’s robust customer and dealer network across Canada, said the company. “Federated shares our dedication and provides not only high quality parts and service, but additional support in
