New Sailun, Sumitomo Truck Tires at MATS
The Mid-America Trucking Show kicks off March 22 where Sailun and Sumitomo products will be on display.
Michelin, Sumitomo Announce Massive Distribution Partnership
A focus on better service, faster delivery and a coast-to-coast footprint is driving the new partnership between Michelin North America Inc. and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas. The newly announced 50-50 partnership creates the second largest wholesale distribution network in the U.S., and includes Mexico.
NTB Tire & Service Centers Expansion Continues
The NTB Tire & Service Centers brand has been rapidly expanded over the past two years.
Big O Adds 44 Central U.S. Locations
Big O Tires is growing into four Central U.S. states. The expanding partnership with Mark Rhee and Western Automotive Ventures adds 44 locations – all former NTB Tire & Service locations – to the Big O franchise.
TIA Announces the 2017-2018 Board of Directors
The Tire Industry Association has announced the winners from the 2017 Board of Directors election.
Deadline This Week for TIA Board Elections
The 2017 Board of Directors election deadline for the Tire Industry Association is Friday, Sept. 1. All TIA members that are in good standing and with voting rights are encouraged to participate.
Big O Tires Hosts 2017 Franchisee Annual Convention
Big O Tires hosted more than 700 franchise owners, managers, corporate associates and suppliers in San Diego, Calif., during the annual Big O Tires Convention on April 21.
NTB Opens Myrtle Beach Location
Expansion in South Carolina continues this week for NTB Tire and Service Centers with the opening of its 24th location in the state, a new eight-bay location in Myrtle Beach. “Our recent expansion in the Carolinas has afforded us the opportunity to better serve customers in the area,” said Markus Hockenson, SVP of Retail Operations
TIA Names 2013 Hall of Fame Recipients
Lex Brodie’s Tire Company, Robert “Bob” Dunlap, CEO Dunlap & Kyle Co., Inc, and Richard “Dick” Johnson, Retired Chairman and CEO of American Tire Distributors are 2013 Hall of Fame recipients.
Valvoline’s Roger England Joins the Latest AMN Drivetime Podcast
When asked if he was currently in his “dream job” as vice president and chief R&D officer for Valvoline, Roger England’s response says it all: “Heck yeah. I have a great time. I enjoy going to work,” Roger shares with Bill Babcox in the most recent episode of the AMN Drivetime podcast. “I was hired
