Research and Markets: American Tire Distributors and TBC Corp are Two of the Major Companies Within the US Tire Wholesale Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland--April 6, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35268) has announced the addition of Tire Wholesalers - Industry Profile to their offering.

Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:

The US tire and tube wholesalers industry consists of about 1,500 companies with combined annual revenue of $12 billion. Major companies include American Tire Distributors and TBC Corp. Most companies are small, with a dozen employees and less than $5 million in annual revenue. A typical large wholesaler has $200 million in annual revenue and a network of ten distribution centers/sales offices. The largest 50 companies account for half of industry revenue.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Retail demand for replacement tires drives wholesaler business. Profitability depends on sales volume and operational efficiency. Small companies can compete by specializing in types of tires or application (such as for farm equipment or motorcycles) or offering superior service and support. Large wholesalers have economies of scale in distribution, support of national accounts, and advertising and promotion. Annual revenue per employee for large wholesalers is close to $750,000.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

Tire wholesalers sell new replacement automobile tires (60 percent of revenue); new replacement truck, bus, and industrial tires (35 percent); and used or retreaded tires (5 percent). (Original tires for new cars are sold directly to car companies, called OEMs, by tire manufacturers.) Some wholesalers also sell wheels and associated parts. About 60 percent of consumer tire sales are "flag" brands (premium manufacturer brands); 20 percent are "associate" brands (economy manufacturer); and 25 percent are private-label.

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Financial Information

Industry Forecast

Website and Media Links

Glossary of Acronyms

Companies Mentioned

American Tire Distributors

TBC Corp

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