Discount Tire Opens Number 800
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Discount Tire opened its 800th tire store on May 11, this one an America’s Tire store in Rocklin, Calif. "This is an important milestone for the growth of our company and it’s fitting that store 800 is located in California,” said Glenn Sutter, vice president of the Northern California region. “With nearly 1,900
OTR Tire Shipments Up, Michelin Says
Last week’s TIA OTR Conference, held at Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, was a good time to network, catch up with industry friends and learn. One of the most anticipated presentations at the conference is the annual rundown on OTR tire shipments. This year, Bruce Besancon, marketing director for Michelin North America’s OTR
Judges Pick Ohio Dealer as North America’s Top Shop
Enger Tire & Auto, with 20 retail locations across northeast Ohio, is the winner of the 2009 Tire Review Top Shop Award. Headquartered in the Cleveland suburb of Euclid, Enger Tire & Auto is part of the multi-dimensional Enger Companies, and is wholly owned by Cleveland native Jim Enger. The business was founded in 1995,
U.S. Tire Duties Protectionist, Say Experts
(China Daily) U.S. President Barack Obama should not approve the proposed tariff remedy plan on Chinese tires, as it is an unfair and unreasonable consideration, Chinese officials and experts said.
Steelworkers Now Want U.S. to Curb Chinese Consumer Tires
United Steelworkers (USW) has formally asked the Obama Administration to restrict the importation of consumer tires produced in China.
Canadian Tire Names Wetmore as President, CEO
The Board of Directors of Canadian Tire Corp. appointed Stephen Wetmore as the company’s next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Former Tirecraft Owners Back in the Tire Business
(Edmonton Journal) David and John Cosco are back in the tire business, resurrecting dozens of Tirecraft stores across Western Canada under a new Integra brand.
Goodyear One of America’s Most Respected
Goodyear was once again named one of America’s most respected companies by the Reputation Institute (RI) and Forbes magazine.
Tirecraft’s Troubled Path
(Edmonton Journal) The decline of Sherwood-Park based Tirecraft Group into receivership three years after David and John Cosco sold it to an investment group has surprised many.
Yokohama Official Tire of Two Minor League Baseball Teams
Yokohama Tire Corp. will use America’s favorite pastime as the backdrop for several tire dealer and consumer promotions.