The Week in Review (Oct. 1-5, 2007)
by Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of the
Great Dane Promotes Brandie Fuller to Vice President of Marketing
SAVANNAH, GA – Great Dane Trailers has promoted Brandie Fuller to the position of vice president of marketing. A part of Great Dane for more than 10 years, Fuller has experience in marketing, advertising and public relations, most recently as the director of marketing. In her new role, she will continue to direct Great Dane’s
American Tire Distributors Acquires Martino Tire Wholesale Distribution Centers
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has reached an agreement to acquire the wholesale distribution centers of Martino Tire, further enhancing ATD’s service to tire retailers across the state of Florida. Martino Tire operated five wholesale distribution centers, 27 retail stores and two commercial centers. American Tire Distributors’ purchase only includes the five distribution centers, maintaining the company’s commitment to operate no retail locations, so as not to compete with the independent tire dealer.
Great Dane Trailers Adds New Dealer Location in Arizona
SAVANNAH, GA — Great Dane Trailers has announced the addition of Superstition Trailers to its North American distribution network. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Superstition Trailers has two locations in Tucson, AZ, and two locations in Phoenix, providing trailer sales, parts and service. "We partnered with Superstition Trailers in order to better serve Great Dane customers
American Tire Distributors to Acquire Samaritan Wholesale Tire
American Tire Distributors has announced an agreement to acquire Samaritan Wholesale Tire Co., expanding American Tire Distributors’ service across Minnesota and into western Wisconsin.
American Tire Distributors Opens New DC in Salt Lake City
American Tire Distributors (ATD) relocated its Salt Lake City operations into a new distribution center in the city’s Ninigret Complex. The 115,000-square-foot facility nearly quadruples ATD’s distribution capacity, replacing its former 30,000-square-foot location in the Utah city.
Investcorp to Acquire American Tire Distributors
Investcorp, a global investment group, reached a definitive agreement today to acquire American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) from its majority shareholder, Charlesbank Capital Partners. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in late March, were not announced. ATD is the largest independent tire distributor in the U.S., with 70 distribution centers in 35 states, servicing some 40,000 tire dealer locations across the country. Founded in 1935 as Heafner Tire Co., the company changed its name to ATD in 2002.
American Tire Distributors Acquires Dallas Wheels
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has acquired the inventory of Dallas Wheels and Accessories, Inc., increasing the company’s commitment to the Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico markets. This news follows ATD’s acquisition in July of Big State Tire Supply, which serves those same markets. According to ATD, Dallas Wheels sales team will join the Big State American Tire Distributors organization.
American Tire Distributors Acquires Dallas Wheels
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has acquired the inventory of Dallas Wheels and Accessories, Inc., increasing the company’s commitment to the Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico markets. This news follows ATD’s acquisition in July of Big State Tire Supply, which serves those same markets. According to ATD, Dallas Wheels sales team will join the Big State American Tire Distributors organization.
American Tire Distributors Joins ACCC
American Tire Distributors (ATD), whose purchase of Target Tire’s wholesale business earlier this month created voids in American Car Care Centers’ (ACCC) program, has formally joined ACCC as a full member distributor. ATD will take over much of the ACCC territory previously covered by Target Tire, including all customers in North and South Carolina, Georgia and southeastern Tennessee.