Michelin Canada Debuts Bib Express Program
Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. has launched Bib Express, a rapid delivery program designed to improve the ease of doing business for its Michelin Alliance retail partners. Canadian distributor DT Tire will serve as the tiremaker’s national distributor and logistics partner to support the program, helping Michelin Alliance retailers by offering same-day, just-in-time deliveries. Bib
Winter Tire Shipments Up in Canada
The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) has released a comprehensive Winter Tire Report to support consumer education efforts by the industry and government. The report details tire shipment, market, usage and test data, the association said. The report found that winter tire shipments are up across Canada, due to government actions, increased education,
Midas Expanding in Canada
Midas is looking to increase its presence in Quebec and is currently seeking franchisees to expand the brand in Quebec City. Midas, a subsidiary of TBC Corp., has plans to add multiple locations over the next two years in Quebec City, Drummondville and Trois-Rivières, it said. Midas has served the Quebec providence through 18 locations
Point S Launches First Canada Advertising Campaign
Point S, a tire and automobile service retail network, launches its first advertising campaign in Canada this week. The campaign plans to show clients that Point S cares about helping them reduce stress with Point S’s personalized customer service each time they visit. The campaign will showcase an “anti-stress” ball and the slogan, “No stress,
Conti Opens First ContiLifeCycle Retread Plant in Western Canada
Continental Tire the Americas commercial vehicle tire group has teamed up with Saskatchewan, Canada-based Quality Tire Service to open the first commercial tire retread facility in western Canada. The new 17,400 square-foot-facility will operate as a ContiLifeCycle facility and will employ 15 people, the tiremaker said. As a ContiLifeCycle, the facility will start with new
Trailer Full of Tires Stolen in Canada
Roughly $70,000 worth of tires was stolen from a site in Oakville, Ontario. According to police, the suspect drove a stolen truck onto the site, hooked up a trailer filled with Hankook tires and left the area. The police found the stolen truck a short distance away. Anyone with information is asked to contact the
Bosch Reorganizes U.S., Canada Automotive Aftermarket Organization
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions announced it is changing the company’s Automotive Aftermarket division’s organizational structure to provide better support to the U.S. and Canadian markets. Starting Aug. 1, Robert “Bobby” Bloom, senior vice president for Automotive Aftermarket, gained oversight of Canada in addition to his U.S. responsibilities. Niall Davidson will continue as vice president of sales/general
New Uniroyal Commercial Tires Roll Out in Canada
Michelin North America (Canada)’s Uniroyal brand is launching six commercial truck tires in Canada. The new tires cover every position and application and two of the tires, the Uniroyal RS20 and LS24, are SmartWay verified, Michelin said. The new Uniroyal line includes: • Uniroyal LS24: SmartWay verified long-haul steer and all-position tire • Uniroyal LT40:
