Ed Long, vice president of sales and marketing for ITDG, said the Diamondback line "further complements our offerings and will help fuel future growth of the group when combined with our current program."
ITDG, which comprises more than 400 points of sale in 31 states, reported record group purchases of more than $170 million, Mr. Long said, and volume-bonus payouts of $6.2 million. Combined, the member companies represent annual sales of more than $1 billion.
"We've had great success in growing our business by adding new members in new geographies over the past several years," he said. "Independent dealers gravitate towards programs that are transparent and straightforward. ITDG has very little overhead to operate the group. Everything is pushed back out to the dealer with upfront competitive buying programs and bonuses at the end of the year."
Mr. Long added that the Diamondback program is an example of ITDG's drive to partner with vendors on competitive programs.
The Diamondback line is produced in China by Triangle Group Co. Ltd., Tequesta, Fla.-based ITDG said. Individual ITDG members will position the line "within their own product matrix," Mr. Long said.
Husky Tire has a brochure of the Diamondback line available on its website.
Diamondback medium radial truck tires are available through regional wholesalers and ITDG members with commercial operations, but many regions remain available, Husky Tire said.