ATD Rebrands Canadian Operation, Purchases Integra
Starting in February, American Tire Distributor’s wholesale operations in Canada will consolidate into a new brand, National Tire Distributors (NTD). Currently, ATD operates nine different wholesale brands in Canada, all acquired through a series of acquisitions over the last three years. These are all being rebadged under the NTD name. “The NTD brand effectively takes
#SEMA/GTE: Kenda Plants, R&D Key to Sharp Marketshare Plans
New plants, new tires, new markets, new opportunities. Those were the key take-aways from Kenda Tire USA’s 2014 Distributor Meeting, the Reynoldsburg, Ohio-based tire company’s pre-SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo event. Some 20 wholesalers gathered at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to learn of fast-growing Kenda’s plans for the future. And they got an earful
Report: ATD Shopping for New Owner
A new report by the Wall Street Journal late yesterday says that American Tire Dealers is being shopped to other private equity firms and could bring “more than $3 billion.” Citing “people familiar with the matter,” the WSJ said that ATD has been “quietly running an auction for the company, with second-round bids due in
From the Inside: What Service Parts Sellers See
Vehicle service and repair is a huge part of the revenue and profit equation for independent retail tire dealers. But how much do dealers really know about those companies and groups that provide the parts and information that help them succeed in delivering outstanding auto service? Recently, Mark Phillips, editor of Counterman, a sister publication
Cicero-Alliance Parting Ways, No Replacement Named
Calling it a “mutually agreed upon decision,” Alliance Tire Group and the president of its North American operations, Manny Cicero, are parting ways. Cicero, who has headed Alliance Tire Americas Inc. since its inception in 2007, is leaving his post at the end of May, but will remain with the company through the end of
When (If) Lead Is Banned
The industry weighs in on wheel weight options and legislation.
Online Campaign Gives Life to Shelved Idea
RightPSI makes use of Kickstarter to raise money for its tire pressure device.
Hankook Outlines Plans for Growth
By 2018, Hankook Tire hopes to be the 5th largest tire manufacturer worldwide. The tiremaker has also set a goal to become a Tier 1 premium brand company as well as grow from $6.8 billion in 2013 to $14.3 billion in 2020. “We won’t get there unless you help us and we help you,” Shawn
2014 Will be a Turn Around Year Says Choi
Kumho Tire USA’s annual dealer meeting was different than previous years’ gatherings. Rather than host one big session during its four-day event, the tiremaker hosted several one-on-one sessions with its dealers and distributors. The change in format for the annual meeting was well received. Many of the dealers and distributors at the event said they
ATD Expands Canadian Presence
American Tire Distributor’s owned TriCan Tire Distributors has acquired the wholesale distribution business of Kipling Tire Co. The acquisition expands the ATD’s reach within Canada. Kipling Tire Co. has operated as a retail-wholesale business since 1982 with more than 400 different accounts in southern Ontario. The company’s retail operations were not acquired by TriCan and