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1. Updated: Sumitomo to close U.S. tire plant; eliminate 1,500 jobs. 2. Goodyear's Stewart: No 'fire sale' for Dunlop brand. 3. Tire Business ranks the Top 75 tire makers of 2024. 4. Smaller deals shuffle Top 100 tire retail dealerships. 5.
Global Tire Report - Tire Business
Tire makers commit more than $6.5 billion to capex spending. Of the $6.5 billion tracked, more than 40% — $2.85 billion — is earmarked for projects in North America and 15% for Europe. Global Tire Report.
Steve Shannon Tire opens first retread plant
Dec 30, 2021 · BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — Steven Shannon Tire & Auto Centers has ventured into retreading to support its growing truck-tire business and is working exclusively with Pre-Q Galgo Corp. as its tread rubber supplier. The dealership built a 9,000-sq.-ft. facility near its Bloomsburg headquarters to house the retread production.
Nexen Tire sees growth ahead in North American market
Oct 24, 2022 · BANFF, Alberta — Two years into his tenure as CEO of Nexen Tire America Inc., Brian Han has come to realize that America is, indeed, a land of opportunity.. And for Seoul, South Korea-based Nexen Tire Corp., the U.S. is a land of opportunity for continued growth, stronger sales and profitability, especially in the off-road and electric-vehicle (EV) segments.
Southern Tire Mart-Pilot Flying J network hits 70 locations
Oct 10, 2024 · COLUMBIA, Miss. — Southern Tire Mart has added truck tire service and truck maintenance at six Pilot Flying J travel stops in four states in recent weeks, expanding the network of Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J service locations to 70 with plans to reach 85 by year-end.Columbia, Miss.-based Southern Tire Mart, the largest independent commercial tire dealership in North America, struck ...
Damon to replace Ferrari as Bridgestone West CEO
Sep 30, 2024 · TOKYO — Bridgestone Corp. has shaken up its global management team, promoting Scott Damon to vice president, senior officer and Bridgestone West CEO, succeeding Paulo Ferrari, executive officer and Bridgestone West CEO since 2022. The moves, Bridgestone said, are part of the tire maker's new Global Executive Management Structure, which becomes effective Jan. 1.
Conlan Tire buys six BestDrive locations from Continental Tire
Mar 3, 2021 · Tire Business Staff. FORT MILL, S.C. — Continental Tire the Americas, via its BestDrive L.L.C. subsidiary, has sold six company-owned BestDrive commercial service shops to Conlan Tire of Mulberry, Fla., a ContiLifeCycle-licensed dealer. Conti said the sale aligns with its strategy of supporting the growth of its independent ContiLifeCycle ...
Manufacturers making moves in Top 75 sales rankings - Tire …
Sep 1, 2023 · Group Michelin heads our Top 75 tire makers rankings, followed by Bridgestone at No. 2. Goodyear and Continental are comfortably positioned at No. 3 and No. 4. The top four haven't changed since Michelin overtook Bridgestone in the 2020 GTR (based on 2019 sales stats). In fact, the Top 11 in the rankings remained unchanged from last year.
Dobbs Tire expands into Texas, acquires ASC | Tire Business
Oct 10, 2024 · ST. LOUIS — Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Inc. has expanded its reach into the Lone Star State, acquiring Automotive Super Center (ASC) and its seven locations in Texas.. High Ridge, Mo.-based Dobbs said this marks its first acquisition under the "buy-and-build strategy" that the dealership said seeks to "scale and consolidate the highly fragmented tire and automotive service industry."
Nexen enhances tire inspections with AI
Oct 8, 2024 · Nexen said it has enhanced the system's practicality by automating the enTire process of AI training and application. To ensure the system's practicality, Nexen Tire collaborated with Neurocle Inc., known for its AutoML (machine learning automation) solutions, and PDS Solution Inc., which specializes in tire design, analysis, and data processing.