Purcell Buys D&D Tire
Potosi, Mo.-based Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. acquired D&D Tire Inc., a large OTR tire dealer and retreader based in Fernley, Nev.
Redwood’s Barbara Receives National Volunteer Honor
Alpio Barbara, owner of Redwood General Tire in Redwood City, Calif., was named Volunteer of the Year by the National Police Activities League.
MaddenCo Adds to its Tire Dealer System
MaddenCo has introduced several enhancements to its Tire Dealer System.
NTA Receives TyreSafe Outstanding Achievement Award
TyreSafe’s Outstanding Achievement award for 2008 has been presented to National Tyres and Autocare.
Magazine Names RNR to Franchise Lists
Entrepreneur magazine ranked RNR Custom Wheels & Performance Tire as the 14th top new franchise business in 2008, and the 252nd in its Top Franchise 500 list.
Dunn Tire Opens New HQ
Buffalo-based Dunn Tire has relocated its corporate headquarters and primary distribution center to a new facility in suburban Cheektowaga, N.Y.
‘High Level’ of Interest in HiQ Equity Franchise Offer
HiQ is reporting that it has received a “high level of quality interest” following the retail chain’s decision to franchise off 109 company-owned outlets.
Brannon Tire Vows to Fight Complaint
(San Joaquin Record) Tire dealer Jerold Brannon, the patriarch of the area’s largest tire retreading and recycling company, said he is ready for a battle royal with county officials.
Kumho Launches Online Training Program
Kumho’s new online dealer training program, called EDGE (Education Driving Growth and Excellence), is now available for dealers and their sales associates to use.
Florida Dealer Opens Two Stores
Top Shop Award semi-finalist The Tire Choice & Total Car Care opened its 21st and 22nd retail stores in Florida.
The Pulse: What Types of Parts Do Tire Dealerships Buy for Repairs?
(AftermarketNews.com) Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter personnel and professional technicians.
Atlantic Tire & Service Wins Small Business of the Year Award
Tire Review Top Shop Award semi-finalist Atlantic Tire & Service won the 2007 Small Business of the Year Award, presented by the Morrisville (N.C.) Chamber of Commerce.