TIA’s Matt White: Saving Lives One Training at a Time
Matt White’s tire journey begins on the farm.
Nominations Now Open for TechForce’s 2023 Techs Rock Awards
Five professional technicians will be recognized for their contributions as role models in their shops and communities.
TechForce Announces FutureTechs Rock Awards Winner
The 2023 TechForce Foundation FutureTechs Rock Awards honors young industry leaders.
The State of M&A in the Tire Industry for 2022
Merger and acquisition activity was subject to both significant catalysts and developing headwinds in 2022. The continued retail consolidation by the major and mid-tier retail consolidators remained strong coast to coast, with strategic buyers and private-equity-backed platforms driving activity, while new private equity entrants expressed interest in obtaining a retail consolidation platform or pursuing a
Turbo Wholesale Tires Gains Investor, 2 Industry Veterans
Kingswood Capital Management announced that it has completed an investment in Turbo Wholesale Tires. Kingswood says it is partnering with Sarkis Sepetjian and the Sepetjian family, who are retaining significant ownership in the company and joining Kingswood on the board of directors. Veteran tire executives, Phillip Kane and Larry Jeffries have been appointed leadership roles
New Tires & Service Products We Saw at SEMA & AAPEX
Editor’s Note: This story will be updated throughout the 2022 SEMA Show and month of November to highlight new products launched at the 2022 SEMA Show. Check back for live updates on new product releases and more! If you were at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show held in Las Vegas during the
John Bean Tru-Point Featured at SEMA
John Bean announced its new Tru-Point ADAS calibration tool will be on display and available for demonstrations at multiple locations at this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Tru-Point will be one of several products featured at the Snap-on Total Shop Solutions (TSS) booth. The company says the Snap-on booth is in the Collision Repair
Virginia Tire Looks to Female Staff to Address Labor Shortage
Like many tire dealers, Julie Holmes has grappled with the shortage of qualified technicians in the tire industry, but most recently, she’s also been confronted with a general labor shortage that many businesses are dealing with today. Virginia Tire & Auto employs 300 people across its 18 stores, and offers benefits like health insurance and
John Bean to Showcase New Tru-Point at SEMA
The company will have its Tru-Point ADAS calibration system on display at the Snap-on Total Shop Solutions booth at the SEMA Show.
Service Equipment Veteran Michael Alusick Passes Away
Michael Alusick dedicated his working life to Bear Automotive, Sun Electric, Forward Lift and Snap-on Equipment.