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Magna Tyres' sixth acquisition shifts distribution

confirms its sixth acquisition in recent years by purchasing Belgian firm Forrez on June 09, 2026.

Jul 21, 2026 Priya Raman 13 min read

TGI Adds Hankook: What 300 Buying-Group Members Gain

TGI is now an authorized Hankook distributor. A category strategist on what 300 buying-group members really gain — assortment, turns, and the rebate trap.

Jul 14, 2026 Priya Raman 9 min read

APSG Conference Insights: Real Growth for Parts

With nearly 1,000 attendees in Orlando, the APSG conference proved direct engagement drives aftermarket growth better than generic networking events.

Jul 12, 2026 Anna Petrova 13 min read

Longmarch tire expansion bypasses cost spikes

Longmarch's $190M Egypt plant bypasses rising rubber costs. I analyze how this $1.5B regional shift redefines tire supply chains.

Jun 23, 2026 Dmitry Volkov 9 min read

First Brands collapse: Fix your brake supply now

First Brands' $4.6B debt collapse halts Raybestos and Cardone lines. Learn how Canadian jobbers are rebuilding inventory strategies today.

Jun 17, 2026 Mark Phillips 13 min read

Magna Tyres' sixth deal reshapes Europe

Magna's sixth acquisition targets aging fleets. Deferred maintenance will surge replacement volume for those with deep inventory depth.

Jun 9, 2026 Priya Raman 14 min read