Obituary: Hercules Chairman and Bell Tire Owner Passes Away
CLEVELAND, OH — Joseph Russo, former president and chairman of the board of Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. and owner of Bell Tire in Cleveland, OH, passed away on Dec. 30 after a short illness. Russo served as president of Hercules from 1971 to 1987 and as chairman of the board from 1987 to 1989.
Hercules Buying Florida’s Tire Distributor Inc.
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has acquired Tire Distributor Inc. USA, an independent tire wholesaler based in Miami. Specific terms of the deal were not announced. TDI has two distribution centers in Florida, and Hercules said it would open three more in the Southeast over the next 18 to 24 months. Hercules said the new operations would change their name to Tire Dealer’s Warehouse, part of Hercules’ U.S. operations.
Hot Shot’s Secret SEMA Booth to Feature Smith & ‘Hercules’
Street and no prep racer Anthony Smith announces new speed shop, race team and No Prep Racing Series.
ATD Completes Sale of National Tire Distributors
ATD will continue supporting NTD and Groupe Touchette through its new commercial relationship, under which ATD will supply the combined company with its proprietary Hercules and Ironman brand tires.
Groupe Touchette to Acquire ATD’s National Tire Distributors
Groupe Touchette will serve all major manufacturers and supply customers across Canada.
American Tire Distributors Open New Mixing Center
The Alliance Regional Mixing Center is ATD’s fourth in the nation. It will replenish tires for 32 of the company’s 140 distribution centers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
ATD To Buy Hercules
ATD has entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Hercules Tire.
Delta, ACCC Tires Recalled
Added to the recall list were Del-Nat Tire Corp.’s Delta A/S Sierradial and American Car Care Center’s American Prospector SUV, all in sizes 245/70R17.
Delta, ACCC Tires Recalled
Added to the recall list were Del-Nat Tire Corp.’s Delta A/S Sierradial and American Car Care Center’s American Prospector SUV, all in sizes 245/70R17.
More Cooper-Made Tires Recalled
TBC’s Cyclone Radial SUV and Pep Boys’ Definity Dakota H/T, both in size 245/70R17 and produced by Cooper between Nov. 15 and Dec. 19, 2009, are being recalled for the same tread chunking concerns as similar Cooper tires.