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LOUISIANA INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 Fall 2007
Bayou State Tire Dealer News
P.O. BOX 82531•BATON ROUGE, LA 70884 PHONE (800) 887-9806 OR (225) 767-7640
FAX (225) 767-7648 WEBSITE: WWW.LITDA.ORG
Inside: President’s Report Industry Briefs Industry Related Articles 2009 Convention Information Hall of Fame Nomination Form Scholarship Nomination Form
Standards of Ethics, Harmony , Goodwill, Understanding , Encourage, Ideas , Technical Knowledge, Retailing , Wholesaling , Improve Quality Standards, New Tire Automotive Industry, Asset to Membership, Education Programs, Valuable Information, Networking Opportunities, Voice in Government, Discount on Insurance, Technical Training, Business Management Seminars, Long Lasting Friendships , Conventions and Tradeshows
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 Fall 2008
WHAT IS IN STORE
FOR THE TIRE
INDUSTRY
IN 2009?
(SEE INSIDE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION)
January 2009
Bayou State Tire Dealer News
LOUISIANA INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
Bayou State Tire Dealer News is published
four times annually by the Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Association.
Editor: Jill Guillory
Members Information:
Send all inquiries and address changes to : LITDA-Jill Guillory
P.O. Box 82531 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 [email protected]
www.litda.orgl
2008-2010 Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Association
Officers & Board of Directors P.O. Box 82531• Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Phone (225) 767-7640 • (800) 887-9806
Fax (225) 767-7648 • Website- www.litda.org David Tatman, Executive Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
President’s Report……………………………...4
Industry Information………………6, 9, 10 & 14
Hall of Fame Nomination Form.……………..7
2009 Convention/Tradeshow Info…………...10
Scholarship Form……….……………………..12
Paul Bernstein Delta World Tire
400 Magazine Street St. 400 New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone (504) 522-7323 ext. 309 [email protected]
Ken Conner
Service Tire & Auto Inc. 1324 Country Club Road
Lafayette, LA 70605 Phone (337) 477-9397
James Greene Napa Auto Parts
500 Shrewsbury Road Jefferson, LA 70121
Phone (504) 834-2217 [email protected]
Dan Hutchison
Moore’s Retread & Tire 8901 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106 Phone (318) 687-7777
Rick Lambert, LITDA Treasurer CTO
10393 Island Road Ventress, LA 70783
Phone (225) 642-8464 [email protected]
Troy Matherne
LITDA 2nd Vice President 2001 Oak Villa Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Phone (225) 923-5871
Ray Mohler Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts
2200 Booth St. Monroe, LA 71201
Phone (318) 387-3121 [email protected]
Ray Patron Moore & Patron Tire Co.
315 Pine St Monroe, LA 71201
Phone (318) 387-1708 [email protected]
Dennis Richard
Twin Tire & Auto Service 1200 Manhattan Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058 Phone (504) 367-8685
Eric Roundtree Chabill's Tire P.O. Box 2504
Morgan City, LA 70381 Phone (985) 380-8235
Chet Simpson, LITDA President Simpson’s Service Center
1334 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone (225) 344-9586
Kip Vincent, LITDA 1st Vice President Colt Inc.
P.O. Box 1408 Scott, LA 70583
Phone (337) 235-0353 [email protected]
Roger Spears
Twin City Auto Equipment & Supply P.O. Box 3023
West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone (318) 348-1526
Kevin Wild, LITD Secretary Wilds Care Care 8875 Siegen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA. 70810 Phone (225) 767-3930 [email protected]
BOARD OFFICERS President…………………..Chet Simpson 1st Vice President…………Kip Vincent 2nd Vice President………..Troy Matherne Treasurer…………………..Rick Lambert Secretary…………………..Kevin Wild
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! March 19-21, 2009
2009 Convention & Tradeshow Beau Rivage Casino & Resort
Biloxi, MS Call the Hotel now at 888-383-7037 and make your
reservations. Ask for the special LITDA Annual Convention Rate of $149
Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Association
From the President, Chet Simpson
Dear Members, As the year comes quickly to an end, it is time to reflect on the year that was and the outlook for the year ahead. It has been an uncertain and uneasy year for most business owners. The economy is in a state of constant flux and the political landscape is changing before our eyes. This is why it is so important to have an organization like the Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Association to help guide us into the future. Unfortunately, there is no way to predict what will happen with the economy or the effects of the presidential election on our business. It is vitally important for us to stand together and continue to grow the LITDA for the benefit of us all. The partnership we have formed together, will allow us to communicate new ideas to each other, and offer strategies to help maintain and grow our stores. The challenges ahead will not be easy, but I am confident that we can survive these difficult times together. As the New Year quickly approaches, I encourage all members to actively seek new members to bring to the LITDA meetings. New members allow for the continued growth and influence of the organization, as well as a catalyst to cultivate new ideas and leadership for the future. Please feel free to contact me, Chet Simpson, at (225) 344-9586 if you need any help regarding the LITDA in any regards. I look forward to the New Year and new challenges that will accompany it. Respectfully,
Chet Simpson LITDA President
THE BAYOU STATE TIRE DEALER NEWS
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Tiremakers comment on proposed
Detroit bailout When asked by www.moderntiredealer.com to comment on the proposed government bailout of Ford Motor Co., Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp., Michelin North America Inc. and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. -- both of which supply those firms with original equipment tires -- responded with statements.
"Together, the Detroit three represent less than 5% of Michelin North America's sales," said MNA officials, "Ford less than 3% of MNA sales, GM less than 2% of MNA sales and Chrysler less than 1% of MNA sales.
"We support their turnaround efforts and have expressed support (for the companies) to receive appropriate assistance from the U.S. government. We are working with each company on an individual basis to manage payment terms, orders, etc. Michelin's fitments with Ford, GM and Chrysler are primarily on their high-end brands, which are more resilient."
While Goodyear declined to discuss the bailout specifically, it did offer the following: "The effect of the current economic downturn on the whole tire industry, including Goodyear, is a decreased demand for both original equipment and replacement tires.
"We have managed our business every day, both to meet the challenges of the current environment and to be ready when the economy rebounds. Drivers in North America value their mobility and we will be ready with great products for when demand increases again."
LITDA Industry Briefs Modern Tire Dealer, December 2008
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! March 19-21, 2009 2009 Convention & Tradeshow Beau Rivage Casino & Resort
Biloxi, MS
Call the Beau Rivage now at 888-383-7037 to make your room reservations! Make sure to mention LITDA Annual Convention for the special $149 room rate.
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Purpose:
To honor those individuals who played a significant role in the growth and development of the Tire Industry and the Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Association (LITDA). Membership in the Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor those individuals who have achieved success within this industry, as well as public service for the community at large where they work and live. Either regular and/or honorary members, suppliers, or associate members from LITDA are eligible. Qualifications:
One must have been a dealer or supplier and a member of the LITDA in good standing for the period of contribution; provided outstanding advancement within the Tire Industry and LITDA through personal achievement, leadership, and example.
Rules:
1. The annual quota for inductees will be two per year.
2. Candidates must have served within the Tire Industry and LITDA for a minimum overall length of time totaling five years.
3. The Hall of Fame committee will present candidates to the board of LITDA, a majority of 2/3 vote is needed for induction.
4. All direct participation in the selection decisions will be handled by the Hall of Fame Committee.
Please send this completed form along with other background information such as resumes, CV, photos, etc. to LITDA, P.O. Box 82531, Baton Rouge, LA 70884. The application deadline is December 29, 2008 January 29, 2009.
Nominee’s Name and Title:_____________________________________ Company:__________________________________
Nominee’s Address:___________________________ City:_________________ State:______ Zip:________
Business Phone #:_____________________________ Date of Birth:________________________________
Spouse’s Name:_______________________________ Number of Children:__________________________
Submitted by:________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________________
Company:___________________________________ Address:_____________________________________
City:________________ State:_______ Zip:______ Date Submitted:_____________________________
Major Tire Industry contributions, achievements, basic resume, dates, and accomplishments): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How many years has the nominee been in the Tire Industry? ______________ Other major contributions, achievements including business, civic, religious, etc. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(use additional paper if necessary)
For use by the Hall of Fame Committee Date Received:__________ Date Reviewed:___________ Date Verified:___________ Nominee Accepted: Yes No By Committee (signature):________________________
PLEASE NOMINATE YOUR NEXT LITDA HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT
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Modern Tire Dealer: 2008 Charts and Statistics What will the tire brand market shares look like for 2008?
TIA Supports NHTSA Decision To Allow Electronic Registration Option For New Tire Purchases From Independent Tire Dealers
Roy Littlefield, Tire Industry Association
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - DECEMBER 4, 2008
TIA worked with agency, other organizations on new rule; rule is expected to help increase registration rates, thus providing consumers with increased awareness of potential recalls.
Bowie, MD — Due in part to efforts by the Tire Industry Association (TIA), the Rubber Manufacturers Association and other organizations, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has codified a rule that now allows registration of new tires that have been purchased from independent tire dealers to be done electronically. It is be-lieved that this option, which will help to alert consumers of any potential recalls or other similar actions, will increase the registration rate from the currently estimated 10%. Additionally, consumers will soon have the chance to electroni-cally register their new tires themselves, only further aiding this consumer awareness effort. The new rule takes effect on January 27, 2009, but dealers can already begin with electronic registration. TIA believes that since most tire manufacturers already have electronic systems set up, and since most tire dealers have Internet-capable computers already, any additional equipment purchases or set up expenses will be minimal. "TIA is pleased to be a part of this important change in the tire registration requirements, and we believe adding the electronic registration option benefits both tire dealers and consumers by offering them a much more convenient way to have new tires registered," said TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield. "By making the registration of their new tire purchase easier, consumers will have an invaluable aid in making sure they are promptly notified of any po-tential recalls, advisories or other information, which will help ensure that they are not driving on unsafe tires."
TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has a history that spans more than 80 years and includes several name changes. Originally known as the National Tire Deal-ers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), the organization gave birth over the years to the American Retreaders Association (ARA) and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). ARA changed its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and merged with TANA in 2002 to form the current Tire Industry Association (TIA), which now represents every interest in the tire industry.
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2009 Annual Convention2009 Annual Convention Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction -- March 21, 2009 March 21, 2009
Beau Rivage Casino & Resort Beau Rivage Casino & Resort 875 Beach Boulevard 875 Beach Boulevard
Biloxi, MississippiBiloxi, Mississippi
MA
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Call the Beau Rivage at 888-383-7037 now to make your room reservations. Make sure to mention the LITDA Annual Convention to receive the special $149 room rate. After February 19, 2009, rooms will be based on availability and will not be guaranteed.
Be on the look-out for
the brochure with a schedule and registration
form in Mid-January!
If you have any questions please contact
Jill Guillory: [email protected] Phone: (800) 887-9806 Phone: (225) 767-7640
Fax: (225) 767-7648 Website: www.litda.org
2009 LITDA SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION FORM
Purpose:
To honor those students who have achieved academic excellence and who have proven community leadership abilities by awarding them a $1,500.00 scholarship to the accredited college or vocational school of their choice.
Qualifications:
The student must be a son or daughter of an owner, manager, or employee who is working in the business. The business must be a member in good standing in the Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Association. The applicant must be a graduating high school student or presently enrolled in an accredited college or vocational school. The student may complete the application before he or she has been notified of acceptance at the school of choice. However, to be eligible applicants must be accepted at an accredited college or university.
Rules: 1. All applications must be postmarked by February 5, 2009. 2. Awards will be made on the basis of financial need, student character, citizenship, and scholastic ability. 3. The Student must provide the committee with a letter from their school verifying their grade point average. 4. The scholarship committee will determine the number of scholarships to be awarded. Awards will be announced by the LITDA
Executive Director or a Board member 5. Checks will be made payable to the student and the school they will attend. 6. Winners will be asked to provide the committee with a photo to be published in the newsletter and in winner’s local newspaper if
possible.
This completed form along with other information such as letters of recommendation should be submitted LITDA, P.O. Box 82531, Baton Rouge, LA 70884 before the February 5, 2009 deadline.
Name:____________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ City:___________ State:______ Zip____________ Social Security #:__________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________ Home Phone #:______________________________Company Name of LITDA member:___________________________________________ Father’s Full Name:________________________________________Mother’s Full Name:___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s Signature Date Student Signature Date LITDA’s Member Signature Date
College or Vocational School you plan to attend: ______________________________________City:_______________ State:____________ Type of Degree:__________________ Field of study you plan to purse:_______________________________________________________________________________ High School Attended:______________________City and State: ________________ Accumulation GPA grades 9-12:_________ List school related activities in which you have participated:________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Activities in which you are or have been involved in outside the school. Church and/or community: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Statement of need: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Attach an additional sheets if necessary)
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In This Tight Economy, Many Are Asking, “How Long Will My Tires Last?” TIA Has Tips That Can Help Consumers Answer That Question
Roy Littlefield, Tire Industry Association
More people are deferring purchasing new tires because of the bad economic conditions; Tire Industry Association provides tips on how to make sure tires are safe and providing maximum efficiency.
Bowie, MD — With the economy seeming to decline a little more each day, an increasing number of consumers are deferring important maintenance to their vehicles, including replacing worn and/or damaged tires. According to the Tire Industry Association (TIA), not replacing worn and/or damaged tires can cost consumers money — and, potentially, their lives. But, how can a consumer know when his/her tire should be replaced? Or, what should consumers be doing – and not doing when it comes to their tires? TIA recommends the following:
Look for wear bars in the tread grooves. Every tire is constructed with wear bar indicators between the tread grooves. These wear bars are 2/32 of an inch in height, so when the surrounding tread blocks are worn even with the wear bar, the tire has 2/32 of an inch or less tread depth, so it should be replaced. Use the “penny test” to check for tread depth. The old test still works – place a penny in a major tread groove of a tire with Lincoln’s head facing down. If the top of Lincoln’s head is visible, it’s a good sign that the tire needs to be replaced. Perform a visual inspection and check tire pressure every month. Look for any cracking and/or irregular wear, and make sure all tires are properly inflated. Drivers should check the owner’s manual or the placard on the inside of the driver-side door to determine the correct inflation, and always check
the pressure first thing in the morning, when tires are “cold.” Do not use a temporary spare tire for longer than recommended by the manufacturer. Many people are using their temporary spare, or “doughnut,” when a tire goes bad in the hope of delaying the purchase of a replacement tire. However, all “doughnut” spares are only designed for emergency use, and are NOT to be used as a day-to-day replacement tire.
According to TIA’s Senior Vice President of Training, Kevin Rohlwing, “In addition to properly rotating their tires on a regular basis and making sure their tires are properly inflated, these simple steps can help consumers ensure that they are getting the longest life possible out of their tires. And, with the average price for a set of new tires continuing to rise, proper tire maintenance will have an even more significant impact on operating costs. Rohlwing also advises that the consequences of not performing these simple steps can be disastrous – both to your wallet, and even your life. “Improper tire pressure is one of the biggest drains on fuel economy for all vehicles, and it has the potential to more than double tire costs over the lifetime of a vehicle. Most importantly, driving a vehicle with worn tires can have disastrous results, especially when road conditions are not favorable at highway speeds. And, in cases where a tire is so worn that the belt material is visible on either edge of the tread, the tire will soon fail at any speed at any time. A quick visual check of the tread surface on every tire could save someone’s life.”
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GREENSBURG, Pa. – When John Fagan took over as manager of Smail Collision Center in Greensburg, Pa. he had some high hopes and steep challenges. The 23-year industry veteran took the managerial position after seeing what he describes as the “unrealized potential” of the Greensburg area. He would be run-ning a shop that was part of a large auto dealership that sold eve-rything from Kia’s to Mercedes Benz models. On the downside, the shop had been on a four-year slide in sales and profits. Pay-checks were shrinking, market share was going away, and the future was uncertain.
Fagan’s response was to implement some new processing con-cepts, but just as important, he says, were the efforts the shop took to reinvest in its employees and focus on team building. The first step involved establishing a line of communication between ownership, management and production. Everyone involved took the time to explain how the shop’s success was tied to the efforts of each of these groups. As a flat rate shop, when the business did well, everyone benefited.
“We shut down production everyday for two and a half months from 11:30 to 11:45 to have an open discussion with the employ-ees. We were able to establish that the business and the employ-ees all wanted the same things. We were able to get all of our objectives perfectly aligned,” says Fagan.
Fagan says the employees collectively answered questions like “What do we want?” and “What kind of business do we want to build?” “We discussed things like buying homes and families and paying for the education of children,” he says.
From there, the discussions eventually addressed how the busi-ness could evolve into the most “cutting-edge” shop in the area and what steps the shop would take to overcome the obstacles that it would face in meeting that goal.
“I really believe our success started when we got to know each other and what we wanted. That’s what got us started on what has
turned out to be a terrific 30-month ride,” says Fagan.
Fagan says in two and a half years, the shop has achieved growth of 28 percent in sales and over 35 percent in profits. “The staff is making better money than ever and our customer base continues to grow,” he adds.
Fagan says one vital key for employee reinvestment is for manag-ers and owners to taker a true leadership role. “It starts with you and your actions. You must be fully engaged, passionate enthusi-astic and supportive,” he says. “You are the only person that can drive change by visibly showing that you are willing to do what-ever it takes each and everyday. When your staff can truly see this from you consistently, they will become the most valuable asset of your business.”
His advice for shops planning for 2009: “Reinvest right now. Double down on your most effective asset, you. Build a team that can change and adapt quickly, that changes often, that can fix problems rapidly without blame and they will help you through these tough times.”
Looking to 2009, Fagan expects shop revenues to increase 10 percent. That’s down from the 16 percent growth he saw in 2008. Still, Fagan remains optimistic.
He’s not alone. A recent survey conducted by ABRN, shows more than half of all shops believe they will se rising revenues in 2009. The survey shows nearly 56 percent of independent repairers believing they’ll see more money next year. Eighteen percent believe their revenues will decrease while 29 percent believe profits will remain the same. Of those looking for increased reve-nue, 44 percent believe revenue will rise between six and ten percent. Twenty-seven percent believe their revenues will grow between 11 and twenty percent.
ABRN will continue releasing its survey findings on the state of the in-dustry in its January 2009 edition and on-line at www.search-autoparts.com in the days and weeks ahead.
Repairer Proclaims The Key Investment Shops Must Make In 2009 Publish Date: Dec 17, 2008 By: Tim Sramcik Source: Automotive Body Repair News
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JUST A REMINDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 29, 2009 - Mail your Hall of Fame Nomination Form. February 5, 2009 - Scholarship Application’s must be received. February 19, 2009 - Make your Hotel Reservations for the 2009 Conven-tion and Tradeshow before. Call the Beau Rivage now at 888-383-7037 to make your reservations . Make sure to mention LITDA Annual Convention to receive the special $149 room rate.
LITDA P.O. Box 82531, Baton Rouge, LA 708884 Toll Free Phone (800) 887-9806 Phone (225) 767-7640 Fax (225) 767-7648 www.litda.org
M a r k Y o u r C a l e n d a r M a r k Y o u r C a l e n d a r & S a v e T h e D a t e ! ! !& S a v e T h e D a t e ! ! !
LITDA 2009 Annual Convention & TradeshowLITDA 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow
Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction -- March 21, 2009 March 21, 2009
Beau Rivage Casino & Resort Beau Rivage Casino & Resort
875 Beach Boulevard 875 Beach Boulevard Biloxi, MississippiBiloxi, Mississippi
MA
RCH
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Call the Beau Rivage at 888-383-7037 now to make your room reservations. Make sure to mention the LITDA Annual Convention to receive the special $149 room
rate. After February 19, 2009, rooms will be based on availability and will not be guaranteed.
