American Tire Distributors (“ATD”) has announced that it has acquired all outstanding common shares of Wholesale Tire Distributors Inc. (“WTD”) based in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, thereby expanding its presence in Canada. According to the company, this acquisition will further strengthen ATD’s presence in the Southern Ontario region and provide a greater level of service to […]
Maxion Wheels has announced a signifcant investment program at its aluminum wheel production facility in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The investment program will focus on competitive technology advantages, low energy utilization and waste reduction. At the same time, according to the company, the “plant’s paint capabilities will be enhanced to match its customers’ increasing styling demands […]
Question: What does the world’s largest manufacturer of wheels do more than one century after its founding? Answer: Keep on rolling. Meet Maxion Wheels, the premier supplier of steel wheels to the commercial transportation industry, providing high-quality products for virtually all trucking applications, as well as military use. For more than 100 years, Maxion Wheels […]
As winter weather driving season hits the nation, Bridgestone Tires shares its expertise to help drivers prepare for the conditions by debunking four winter driving myths. Myth 1: You don’t need winter tires unless it’s snowing. A snowplow can’t clear the cold. When it comes to winter tires, temperature matters. “All tire rubber will begin […]
To meet winter driving requirements, Cooper Tire has added three winter performance products – the WM-SA2, Weather-Master Snow, and Discoverer M+S Sport – to its existing winter tire lineup for retailers throughout North America. The tires suit a wide range of vehicles ranging from performance passenger car to sport utility applications. Making their debut with […]
Cooper Tire has announced the introduction of a new Mastercraft premium off-road tire at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Built for serious off-road performance, the Courser MXT features the latest in mud-terrain construction and performance, in addition to an aggressive off-road design. “With the introduction of the Courser MXT, Mastercraft […]
