The conference is the largest gathering of OTR tire industry executives, supplier and tire dealers involved in manufacturing, service, repair or retreading and affiliated suppliers. Registration information is available online at www.tireindustry.org.
When asked who their toughest competitor is, 30% of independent tire dealers pointed to national tire retail chains.
The tire industry is more competitive than ever, with independent dealers facing challenges from big chains, box stores and online sellers. But who do tire dealers see as their toughest competition, and how is the landscape changing?
When asked who their toughest competitor is, 30% of independent tire dealers pointed to national tire retail chains, followed by other local independent dealers at 21%. Dealers are also feeling competition from big box retailers, with 14% citing them as the top competitor. Online tire retailers and wholesale distributors took 13% and 12% of votes, respectively.
PRT introduced comprehensive strut assemblies for various vehicles.
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Edwin Goudswaard takes over as head of R&D at Continental Tires, succeeding Dr. Boris Mergell.
Winkeler’s leadership redefines what it means to be a rock star in the tire industry.
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The California Tire Dealers Association will hold meetings in Sacramento and Pleasanton for education and networking.
The chemical and physical makeup of tires will evolve via new materials and sustainable compositions.
Team SubZero’s Landen and Gunner Brown topped the podium in their respective classes.
