BendPak Continues Aggressive Expansion
In its next step in what leadership describes as a “long series of expansions” to come, BendPak Inc. is set to start construction on a new 50,000+ sq. ft. facility in early 2018. This is the second year in a row the company has grown its footprint.
Pep Boys Continues Expansion of National Automotive Service Network
Pep Boys has acquired PJ’s Auto & Tire Center in Franklin Square, N.Y. The company also a new location in Bordentown, New Jersey.
Tire Discounters Announces Further Expansion
Tire Discounters has announced a company-wide expansion. In addition to adding several new stores in its existing markets, Tire Discounters will enter the Huntsville, Ala. market later this year, making Alabama the sixth state in the company’s market.
Smithers Breaks Ground on Test Center Expansion
Smithers Rapra recently broke ground on the expansion of its Smithers Tire and Wheel Test Center in Ravenna, Ohio.
MAS Industries Announces Expansion in Texas
MAS Industries, a manufacturer of chassis parts and control arms, announced that it would be expanding in the U.S., opening a new warehouse in Dallas, Texas.
Freedom Tire Distributing Hires San Diego Expansion Head
Freedom Tire Distributing has hired nearly 30-year industry veteran Jeff Scott to lead the distributor’s expansion in San Diego County. “Jeff brings a unique perspective to the job; he has worked distribution, but has also been a successful owner of a retail tire dealership. We feel this gives Jeff a great understanding of what our
Bridgestone Breaks Ground at Wilson Plant Expansion
Bridgestone Americas broke ground on the expansion of its Wilson, N.C., passenger tire manufacturing facility on March 9. “Today is a momentous day for all of us at the Wilson plant and across Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, as we break ground on this important expansion that will allow us to grow our production and manufacturing
Bridgestone Eyes Store Expansion in US
Despite losing its bid for Pep Boys, Bridgestone is still looking to expand its retail footprint in the United States. The tiremaker is planning to expand to 6,000 stores by 2020, CEO Masaaki Tsuya told Japanese financial publication Nikkei. In addition to opening new stores, Bridgestone is considering increasing contracts with dealerships, according to Tsuya. Bridgestone
SD Plans N.A. Expansion with Wheeler at the Helm
SD International, a contract-based global distributor of proprietary brands, announced plans to expand its brand in the North American market with the aim of focusing on opportunities in the U.S. The company appointed Dan Wheeler, a tire industry professional with more than 35 years of experience in the retail, wholesale/distribution and manufacturer levels, to spearhead
Looking Into Plant Expansion
The hustle and bustle of 23 million people in the streets of Shanghai is echoed in Double Coin Holding’s factories in and north of the city. From one end of the factories to the other – the mixers, calendars and extruders to tire fabrication and curing – the buzz of activity is everywhere. Tire Review
