TEQUESTA, Fla. (July 9, 2013) — Independent Tire Dealers Group L.L.C. added 16 dealers representing 66 sales outlets to its membership roster in the past six months, raising the group's presence to more than 450 points of sale in 31 states.
The group's collective sales power now exceeds $1.8 billion annually, according to ITDG President and CEO Michael Cox, who said the growth is a "testament to the viability of our program."
ITDG now has affiliated points of sale in 31 states.
Mr. Cox cited several reasons for why he believes ITDG keeps growing, including the flexibility of the buying program, breadth and depth of supplier partners and the addition of the Diamondback passenger/light truck tire line as an exclusive brand.
"We join forces with our vendor partners to offer competitive programs that work for just about every type of independent dealer out there, he said, noting that adding the Diamondback line "complements our offerings and will help fuel future growth of the group.…"
ITDG secured exclusive U.S. distribution and marketing rights in April for the Diamondback brand from Husky Tire Corp. of Brampton, Ontario, which is providing logistical support for the Chinese-sourced brand through an office in San Antonio, Texas.
Among ITDG's larger member dealership, according to ITDG's website, are:
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