TBC Opens 3 Company-Owned Stores
TBC Corp. has opened three new company-owned retail locations –two NTB Tire & Service Centers and one Tire Kingdom Service Center.
TBC Sells SpeeDee Locations to Grease Monkey
TBC Corp. has sold SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service effective to Grease Monkey. The sale was effective Jan. 31, 2017. “This transaction provides outstanding opportunities for all parties involved. TBC was able to monetize an asset and will now reinvest in our core franchise, wholesale and retail businesses,” said Erik R. Olsen, president, CEO
TBC Adds Two Sailun Branded Lines
TBC Corp. is expanding its Sailun branded tire offerings with the addition of two new lines—the Terramax HLT and Atrezzo SVR LX+. Both lines will be offered exclusively in the U.S. by TBC. The Terramax HLT is designed for all-season highway use and features 27 metric and LT sizes from 15- to 20-inch wheel diameter.
TBC Expands Commercial Team
Two regional sales managers have joined TBC Corp.’s commercial truck tire team. Pete Salvan will oversee the western region and Dan Royce will oversee the northeast region. “Pete and Dan are both seasoned sales professionals of truck tires to dealers and fleets and are welcome additions to our growing team,” said Aaron C. Murphy, vice
TBC Adds to Commercial Team
TBC Brands has expanded its commercial truck tire team with the addition of David Smothers as field sales engineer, and Dave Dugan as regional sales manager for the Midwest region. “Both David Smothers and Dave Dugan bring significant industry experience in the truck tire segment to our growing sales team,” said Aaron C. Murphy, vice
TBC Focuses on Truck Tires
Just three months after joining TBC Corp., Aaron Murphy, vice president of commercial truck tire sales, has outline plans to grow the company’s commercial truck tire business. “My goal for the team is to constantly improve our product lines for our customers,” said Murphy. “As the marketplace changes, it’s imperative that we evolve too; we
TBC Renews Citi Credit Card Agreement
TBC Corp. has entered into a long-term renewal agreement with Citi Retail Services for its consumer credit cards. TBC first partnered with Citi in 1999. Today TBC offers Citi credit card programs at its NTB Tire and Service Centers, Merchant’s Tire & Auto Service Centers, Tire Kingdom Service Centers and Big O Tires. “Throughout the
TBC Moving Tenn. Distribution Center
TBC Corp. has outgrown its distribution center in southeast Memphis and has plans to start construction on a new facility in Rossville, Tenn., according to local media. According to TBC, construction on a 1.5 million-square-foot warehouse will start as soon as possible and the company will move into the new facility between December 2016 and
TBC Teams Up with Valvoline to Support Veterans
TBC Corp. and Valvoline partnered to recognize Veterans Awareness Month in November by donating $60,000 to K9s For Warriors. K9s For Warriors is non-profit dedicated to providing service canines to veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disability, traumatic brain injury and other military trauma incurred from military service. “At TBC Corp., we have a strong desire
TBC Appoints Birkins to Oversee Franchise Operations
TBC Corp. has hired Bill Birkins as senior vice president of franchise leadership. With more than 32 years of experience in leading and growing a diverse portfolio of businesses in retail and consumer brands and products, Birkins will oversee the day-to-day operations of TBC’s three franchise organizations: Big O Tires, Midas, and SpeeDee Oil Change
