Magazine for the professional tire industry
Issue link: https://mtd.epubxp.com/i/449261
MTD January 2015 News/views Louisiana dealers add Paul Bernstein to hall of fame The Louisiana Independent Tire Deal- ers Association (LITDA) named Paul Bernstein, president of Delta World Tire Co., to its hall of fame. Delta World Tire operates 16 retail locations and a Mighty Auto Parts franchise and is tied for No. 67 on the 2014 MTD 100. Bernstein has served on the LITDA board of direc- tors since 2000, acting as president from 2007-2008. He was a member of Michelin's Dealer Advisory Council from 2004-2012, serving as presi- dent for six years. Beasley Tire expands in San Antonio Beasley Tire Service Inc. is on track to move into a new location in San Antonio, Texas. Construction of a 21,500-square-foot commercial- and-retail store will be completed in the frst quarter of 2015. The Houston-based company has provided commercial tire services to the San Antonio market from a smaller leased facility since June 2011. Half of the new building will be devoted to retail business, according to Bob Davidson, director of dealer development. The new store will have six retail service bays, three drive-through truck bays and nine service trucks. Beasley Tire is buying two service trucks, including a boom truck for servicing earthmover tires, for the new location. The company employs 17 people at its current location and expects to hire fve more employees for the new store. Opening day is set for April 1, 2015. In three years, Beasley Tire's commercial operations in San Antonio have generated $7 million in sales. Davidson says the company projects sales for the new store to be $10.5 million due to growth in its earth- mover and commercial businesses and the new retail services. In addition to stores in Houston and San Antonio, Beasley Tire has a commercial store in Kenedy, Texas. "We're noted for the way we service all customers, especially on the commercial side," says Davidson. "Our Houston store has 16 service trucks and Kenedy has another four. We have differentiated ourselves from our competitors because customers know they are going to get the best service." Goodyear sponsors bowl game Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. sponsored the 79th Cotton Bowl Classic featuring the Michigan State Spartans and the Baylor Bears on Jan. 1, 2015. Federal wins design award Federal Corp. received a Good Design 2014 award in the transportation category for its high performance Formoza AZ01 and AZ01 FRF (Federal Run Flat) tires. Apollo embraces biodiversity As part of its commitment to biodiversity, Apollo Tyres Ltd. planted two butterfly gardens within the premises of its two plants in the southern part of India. Bosch and DSP form 20 Group Dealer Strategic Planning Inc. (DSP) and Robert Bosch LLC are forming a new 20 Group for authorized Bosch Car Service shops. Bosch selected the DSP 20 Group format to help its network of car service centers improve profitability. TBC may soon buy Del-Nat A deal that would result in the purchase of Del-Nat Tire Corp. by TBC Corp. has been agreed to in principle. However, certain details need to be ironed out before the deal is finalized. Toyo is OE on Dodge Journey Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd.'s Toyo A23 tire will be original equipment for the FCA US LLC Dodge Journey crossover utility vehicle. Gabriel will reward loyalty Gabriel (Ride Control LLC) is introducing a loyalty program for technicians and shops in the U.S. in early 2015. The Gabriel Answerman Advantage will include point-of-sale materials, promotions, rewards and business tools. bites Paul Bernstein has been named to the LITDA hall of fame. His father Marvin and great grandfather Abe are also LITDA hall of fame honorees. Beasley Tire Service broke ground for its new San Antonio store in September. Pic- tured from left are Bob Beasley, owner; Mike Beasley, vice president; Jason Lasala, store manager; and Jermaine Taylor, Michelin North America Inc. regional manager. 14