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Industry News Bites
from Modern Tire Dealer - March 2023
by EndeavorBusinessMedia-VehicleRepairGroup
Canton Bandag closes
Canton Bandag, one of the oldest Bandag retreaders in existence, has closed after 60 years in business, Dave Richards Jr., the dealership’s president, told MTD. Over the years, Canton Bandag had expanded into manufacturing solid antique rubber tires, truck wheel polishing and other market segments.
Gust named to committee
Dick Gust, CEO of the Tire Industry Association, has been appointed for a second time to serve on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee. The appointment runs through August 2024.
VAA preps for meeting
The Virginia Automotive Association will host its annual convention and trade expo, April 21-23, at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Va. The event’s opening keynote speaker will be Kelley Earnhardt Miller, daughter of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt.
Apollo supports skiing
Apollo Tyres Ltd. has partnered with the Alpine World Ski Championships and the company’s Vredestein’s brand served as the official sponsor of the 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
Latin Tyre Expo on the way
The Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo is gearing up for its 2023 show, which will take place June 14 -16 in Panama City, Panama. Organizers say the expo will host a “record-breaking” 500-plus exhibiting manufacturers.
CEAT earns award
CEAT Ltd.’s plant in Halol, India, has been awarded the Lighthouse Certification by the World Economic Forum. CEAT Ltd. is the parent company of CEAT Specialty Tires. The award recognizes companies that use technology to transform their businesses for sustainability.
Love’s to expand in 2023
Love’s Travel Stops will expand the footprint of both its truck care businesses and retreading operations. The company plans to add 15 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations, as well as two new retreading plants, in the year ahead.
