RTA Adds Several New Members
Several new businesses have joined the Retread Tire Association, including Glisen Equipment PVT, India; Permaseal Tire Sealant, Santa Ana, Calif.; Retreader Colombia, Colombia; and St. Lucie Batter & Tire, Fort Pierce, Fla. Additional members have joined, but wish to remain anonymous. “We continue to be very pleased and gratified at the amount of support our
TIA Names 2014 ATS Tour Locations
The Tire Industry Association will visit 13 cities during the 2014 Automotive Tire Service Advanced Instructor Training Tour. “The ATS Instructor Tour has been a tremendous success over the last couple of years and we have certified over 300 instructors during that time period,” said Kevin Rohlwing, TIA senior vice president of training. “We’re
ASA Showcases TireMasterG4 at SEMA
ASA Automotive Systems showcased its newest software rewrite – TireMasterG4 featuring a new mobile POS – during the SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo in Las Vegas.
Hunter Launches New Generation Swing-Arm Tire Changers
Hunter Engineering Co. recently released a new generation of Swing-Arm tire changers – the TCX53 Performance, TCX51 Professional and the TCX50 Standard. The tire changers are the heaviest in class, with the stiffness to handle even the toughest of tires, Hunter said. They feature an easy-to-use table to that provides a 10- to 25-inch clamping
Community Wholesale Tire Sponsors Golf Benefit for Troops
Community Wholesale Tire in St. Louis, Mo., served as a sponsor for the Gateway Warrior Foundation golf benefit to raise funds to support wounded service men and women.
Canadian Tire Previews Color-Changing Winter Tire
Canadian Tire has partnered with Artis to develop a temperature-sensitive, all-season concept tire with a rubber sidewall strip that changes color from white to a vivid blue at 7 degrees C.
TIA, Net Driven Form Website, Digital Marketing Partnership
The Tire Industry Association announced an exclusive endorsement with Net Driven as the preferred provider of websites and digital marketing solutions for TIA members. In order to help its members connect with consumers and grow their businesses, TIA said it sought out a digital marketing company that would deliver the highest return on investment for
Live at SEMA: ‘Lights, Camera, Coats’ Contest Winner Announced
Hennessy Industries, manufacturer of Coats tire service equipment, announced Schlenker Automotive of Rockledge, Fla., as the winner of the "Lights, Camera, Coats" video contest at the SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo.
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Stores Receive Environmental Certification
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions announced that its company-owned operations in Tampa, Fla., received Green Star Certification from Hillsborough County’s Environmental Protection Commission (EPC). Hillsborough County commissioners presented Bridgestone’s area GCR Tire Centers and Truck PM Plus with the award at the joint retail store location on East Adamo Drive. Green Star is an industry-friendly program designed
Fla. Tire Pros Dealer Plans Veterans Day Charity Drive
Auto Spot Tire Pros, located in Jacksonville, Fla., will celebrate Veterans Day by teaming up with Birdies for the Brave in support of military members and their families. From Nov. 8-30, Auto Spot’s two Jacksonville locations will invite customers to make a donation of $1 or $5 at the register, and match customer-donated funds
Epicor Shows Vehicle Service Market Info Tools
Epicor Software Corp. introduced automotive repair chain analytics and other highly targeted vehicle service market information tools through the Epicor Vista for the Automotive Aftermarket business intelligence solution, showcased at this week’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX, booth #2238). Epicor Vista for the Automotive Aftermarket enables business owners and managers to make fact-based stocking, service
Live at SEMA: THS Shows Hybrid Battery Pack Conditioning
The Hybrid Shop (THS), a network of dealers committed to providing expert care for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), exhibited its new method of battery pack conditioning for hybrids at the 2013 SEMA Show (booth #10167). "THS is eagerly anticipating this high-profile opportunity to showcase our new method of hybrid battery pack conditioning, which restores hybrid batteries