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    Black’s Tire Service Inc.
    Whiteville, N.C.-based Black’s Tire Service Inc. is collecting supplies for victims of Hurricane Helene.
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    Managing Employees After Hurricane Helene 

    Mike Manges
    Oct. 3, 2024
    In response to the impact of Hurricane Helene, SESCO Management Consultants, which advises tire dealerships on human resource matters, distributed an FAQ sheet.
    Photo: Gills Point S
    Gills Point S has quadrupled its store count since 2020. Owner Eric Gill says he used COVID-19 relief funding to reinvest in the business, and more recently, employees and acquired dealers have provided additional equity to fuel ongoing growth.
    Retail

    Growing and Investing in Gills Point S

    Joy Kopcha
    Oct. 2, 2024
    Four years ago, Gills Point S Tire & Auto was a family-owned business based in Oregon, with 17 stores. Since then, the company has quadrupled in size.
    MTD
    Longtime, loyal clients who have done business with you before might be willing to overlook a few customer service blunders.
    Retail

    Editorial: How to Lose a Casual Customer

    Mike Manges
    Oct. 1, 2024
    The old phrase, "You only get one chance to make a first impression," has never been more applicable. That's especially true when dealing with first-time customers.
    Yokohama TWS
    Yokohama TWS has appointed Elio Bartoli its new president, effective Dec. 1. He replaces Paolo Pompei, who is leaving the company.
    Suppliers

    Yokohama TWS Names New President

    Oct. 1, 2024
    Yokohama TWS has appointed Elio Bartoli its new president, effective Dec. 1. He replaces Paolo Pompei, who is leaving the company.

    Tireco Inc.
    “This is a significant investment in our brand and to help our distributors create additional pull-through by setting up small retailers across the country on the program,” Andrew Hoit, president, brand division, Tireco Inc., told MTD.
    Suppliers

    Tireco Builds Momentum with New Associate Dealer Program

    Mike Manges
    Tireco Inc. will launch its first-ever associate dealer program, Milestar Momentum, on Oct.1, promising “a world of exclusive benefits” to distributors and dealers.

    Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    The Transforce HT3 is offered in strictly light truck sizing with a high rim diameter of 16- and 20-inches.
    Commercial Business

    Bridgestone Unveils Firestone Transforce HT3, V2 Tires

    Bridgestone Americas Inc. has unveiled the new Firestone Transforce HT3 and V2 tires for commercial trucks and vans.

    South Carolina Ports Authority
    In a development that could impact tire imports, tens of thousands of longshoremen went on strike on Oct. 1.
    Suppliers

    Updated: Strike Could Impact Tire Imports

    Mike Manges
    Tens of thousands of longshoremen at ports stretching from Maine to Texas have gone on strike.

    TireHub LLC
    The new TireHub regional distribution center in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, area will support 16 of the company’s logistics centers.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    TireHub Opens Second Regional D/C 

    TireHub LLC has opened its second regional distribution center, a 422,000-square-foot facility in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, market.

    South Carolina Ports Authority
    U.S. automotive parts exports and imports represent $51.2 billion and $138.9 billion, respectively, according to the Auto Care Association, which adds that “U.S. automotive aftermarket businesses are at risk of losing up to nearly $340 million each day the strike prevents imports from being delivered.”

    Wholesale Tire Distributors
    Boxer Leo Santa Cruz will engage in various promotional activities on behalf of the Arroyo brand.

    MTD
    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC's new Rolling Big Power commercial medium truck tire line encompasses 14 tires and more than 40 SKUs. Three of those tires are pictured here.
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    Photos: Turbo Unveils New TBR Line

    Mike Manges
    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC recently spotlighted its new TBR line at an open house event - and MTD was there!