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Tire Pros
Tire Pros Announces New Programs, Enhanced Digital Platform for Dealers at 2023 Conference
Continuing to provide a comprehensive array of resources to help its 445 dealers grow, Tire Pros, a part of American Tire Distributors (ATD), unveiled new programs and additional digital tools at its 2023 Tire Pros conference held Feb. 22-24 in San Diego.
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Hercules
Hercules Tires to Sponsor Mental Health Initiative Partnership with Six Collegiate Conferences Raises Awareness About Student-Athlete Mental Health
Hercules Tire and Rubber Company (HTR), a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD), today announced it's teaming up with six college basketball conferences to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in the lives of student-athletes.
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Culture
ATD Named "Best and Brightest" Companies in the Nation by National Association of Business Resources
American Tire Distributors (ATD) announced it has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources.
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Business
University and Professional Teams Awarded in Torqata's 'Reinvent the Wheel' Hackathon
A group of data scientists from Michelin, named Team Bib, won Torqata's "Reinvent the Wheel" Hackathon last Saturday. The Hackathon is a competition inviting some of the world's brightest data science minds to converge and solve a difficult data challenge for the automotive aftermarket. This year, the problem focused on sustainability and minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the recycling of millions of scrap tires collected in the United States every year.
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Culture
ATD Named One of Charlotte’s 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®
Today, American Tire Distributors (ATD) announced that it has been named one of Charlotte’s 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). ATD is one of 82 winning organizations from Charlotte, Denver, Miami, Nashville, New York, and the Pacific Northwest that will be honored during the virtual Best and Brightest Conference during the week of November 7, 2022.
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Hercules
Hercules Tires Launches Max Traction Mud Terrain Tire for Jeeps and Light Trucks, Co-branded in Partnership with TIS OFFROAD
Hercules Tire and Rubber Company (HTR) announced the launch of its TIS TT1 by Hercules, a premium, maximum traction, all-season mud tire offering up to 26" rim diameter sizes. The new line will begin a phased launch in mid-November.
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Community
ATD Continues Philanthropic Commitment, Donating More Than $1.5M to the Gary Sinise Foundation
Today, American Tire Distributors (ATD) announced that it raised more than $1.5M for the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF), exceeding this year's fundraising goal and setting a new record for the largest amount of money ATD has ever raised for the organization. GSF is ATD's philanthropic partner dedicated to providing support to military service men and women, veterans, first responders and their families.
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Culture
ATD Named Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® for 2022 by Newsweek
Today, Newsweek announced American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) as one of its Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® for 2022, ranking the leading tire distributor as #88. The list recognizes companies that put respect, care, and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people that work for them.
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Hercules
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Hercules Tire and Rubber Company (HTR), a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD), today will celebrate the company's 70th anniversary.
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Business
Torqata Teams with ATD, Google, and Continental to Host 'Reinvent the Wheel' Hackathon Promoting Sustainable Solutions for the Tire Industry
Torqata, in partnership with sponsors American Tire Distributors (ATD), Google Cloud, and Continental, will host the 'Reinvent the Wheel' Hackathon 2.0 on Nov. 11, 2022, at ATD's headquarters in Huntersville, NC. The 24-hour competition invites college students and professionals specializing in data science at all experience levels to develop sustainable solutions that reduce the environmental impact of the tire and automotive aftermarket industry.
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Community
ATD to Raise $1.5M for the Gary Sinise Foundation through Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign
ATD is honored to announce its increased commitment to the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the nation's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need. This year, ATD and Tire Pros are working together to raise $1.5 million, a 50% increase from 2021, to the Foundation through its "Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign.
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Business
ATD Completes Sale of National Tire Distributors to Groupe Touchette Inc.
American Tire Distributors ("ATD") today announced the completion of the sale of its Canadian subsidiary, National Tire Distributors ("NTD"), to Groupe Touchette Inc. ("Groupe Touchette").
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Business
ATD Expands Leadership Team, Names Chief Supply Chain Officer
American Tire Distributors, Inc. (ATD) today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Moid Alwy as Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this role, Alwy will oversee ATD's sprawling supply chain and evolve the vision and strategy for the supply chain's function and innovation.
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Business
ATD to Acquire Monro, Inc.’s Tires Now Distribution Assets
American Tire Distributors ("ATD") and Monro, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRO) ("Monro"), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which ATD will acquire Monro’s wholesale tire distribution assets, operating under the Tires Now name ("Tires Now").
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Hercules
Hercules Tires Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Rebranding of Hercules, Ironman Brands
As part of its 70th anniversary celebration, Hercules® Tires, a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD), today announced a revitalization of its two core brands - Hercules Tires and Ironman Tires. The revitalization efforts encompass three main areas across the company: brand identity, brand positioning and product innovation.
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Sustainability
ATD Named 2021 Green Supply Chain Award Recipient by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
American Tire Distributors (ATD) today announced it has been named a 2021 Green Supply Chain award recipient by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The award recognizes companies that prioritize sustainability as core to their supply chain strategy.
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Community
Spotlighting Mental Wellness Needs of America’s Military and First Responders, American Tire Distributors Doubles Fundraising Goal to Donate $1 Million to Gary Sinise Foundation’s Avalon Network
American Tire Distributors (ATD), the largest replacement tire distributor in North America, today announced a $1 million donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF), which supports service members, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need with programs designed to inspire and strengthen communities nationwide. The gift will support the Foundation’s newest initiative, the Avalon Network, which helps address the mental wellness needs of service members, veterans and first responders.
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Business
ATD Congratulates Modern Tire Dealer’s “On the Rise” Award Winners
American Tire Distributors (ATD) is proud to congratulate three associates for being named Modern Tire Dealer’s "On the Rise" industry leaders. Blake Banton, Camilla Jesko and Bradley Youngdahl received the award that recognizes people under 40 who influence the livelihoods of independent tire dealers and help to propel the tire industry forward.
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Hercules
Hercules Tires and TIS Wheels Launch New, Co-Branded Premium Utility Terrain Vehicle Tire
Hercules Tires, a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD), and TIS Wheels today announced the launch of its new co-branded premium Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) tire, the TIS UT1 by Hercules. It is the first UTV tire to be offered by Hercules Tires and will be available 2022’s first quarter.
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Sustainability
ATD Releases Inaugural ESG Report
American Tire Distributors (ATD), the largest replacement tire distributor in North America, today released its first Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report. With its release, ATD commits to identify opportunities and invest in solutions that are designed to improve its holistic community impact while delivering unmatched customer service to the entire replacement tire ecosystem.
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Business
ATD Successfully Closes Lending and Debt Refinancing, Signaling Strengthened Financial Position and Performance
American Tire Distributors (ATD), the largest replacement tire distributor in North America, today announced it has successfully closed the refinancing of its debt capital structure, including its existing Asset Based Line of Credit facility, and replacement and issuance of a new Term Loan B.
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Hercules
Hercules Tires Partners with Esports Organization Team Liquid to Present New Competitive Series
Hercules Tires, a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD), and Team Liquid, a leading worldwide professional esports organization, today announced Hercules Tires as the official tire sponsor of the first-ever Hercules Tires Esports Invitational.
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Hercules
Hercules Tires Launches Two New All-Terrain Tires
Hercules Tires, a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD), today announced the addition of two new all-terrain, all-season tires to the Terra Trac lineup.
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Awards
ATD Featured on Selling Power’s “50 Best Companies to Sell For” List in 2021
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has been recognized on Selling Power’s "50 Best Companies to Sell For" List in 2021. This is the second year ATD has been ranked since 2019.
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