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Commercial Business

Bridgestone Unveils Ultra-Fuel Efficient Ecopia Truck Tire

June 1, 2021
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has expanded its Ecopia commercial truck tire line with the introduction of the Bridgestone R213 Ecopia.

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Management

Integrating Retail Into a Commercial Tire Business

June 1, 2021
As commercial tire dealers look to enhance their business values into the same stratosphere as retail tire dealers, some are looking at integrating the more profitable elements...
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Management

The 'Wage Wars' Are Here: How to Arm Yourself for Success

June 1, 2021
A few years ago, I wrote about an impending “wage war.” The primary driver at the time was a shrinking talent pool at the beginning of the pipeline and an aging skilled...
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Management

How to Leverage Events to Attract New Customers

June 1, 2021
All of us are looking for ways to generate new business. There are two basic ways to accomplish this: do more with the customers that you have or increase the number of customers...

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Topics

Yokohama Introduces Tire for Waste Haul Applications

June 1, 2021
Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched a new, all-position waste haul tire, the 506U. Now available in size 315/80R22.5, the tire replaces the Yokohama MY627W Spec-2.

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Topics

Natural High: Why Specialty Trailer Tire Demand is Thriving

May 28, 2021
It’s almost summertime - and selling specialty trailer tires is easy. Here's why demand for specialty trailer tires is spiking, according to Manny Cicero, CEO of Triangle...

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Topics

ZC Rubber Launches New Website for Westlake Brand

May 28, 2021
Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. (ZC Rubber) has launched a new global website for its Westlake brand, www.westlaketyre.com.

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Topics

TIA Expands Hands-On ETS Training Offerings

May 27, 2021
The Tire Industry Association is expanding its Advanced Hands-On Earthmover Tire Service training offerings for 2021, with in-person classes scheduled for ...

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Topics

Economic Stimulus, Reopenings Fuel Sell-Out Spike

May 27, 2021
Retail tire sell-out trends have continued to improve on a sequential basis and are picking up even more steam — not only year-over-year, but also when compared...

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Products

Mevotech Ball Joint Features Dynamic Control Bearing

May 26, 2021
Mevotech's TTX front lower ball joint for Subaru applications from 1989 to 2020, TXK9513, features a self-lubricating, sintered metal dynamic control bearing.

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Topics

Michelin's in Motion: Garcin Discusses Why Tire Dealers Will Remain 'At the Center' of Michelin's Strategy

May 26, 2021
The Michelin Group's new Michelin in Motion strategy calls for 20% to 30% of the company’s total sales to come from “non-tire businesses” by the year...

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Topics

Plaza Tire Service Opens 68th Store

May 26, 2021
Plaza Tire Service Inc. has opened a new store in Siloam Springs, Ark., an eight-bay outlet that is the dealership's 68th location.

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Topics

Nokian Ramps Up Production at Tennessee Plant

May 25, 2021
Nokian Tyres plc will be making tires round-the-clock, seven days a week, at its plant in Dayton, Tenn, in response to rising demand. The company plans to build "as many ...