Wabash Extends Partnership with Goodyear as Preferred Tire Supplier for Trailers
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) has renewed its strategic agreement with Goodyear as the preferred tire supplier for its van, tank and platform trailers. The partnership, extending a 15+ year relationship, provides Wabash customers with full-service tire management support through Goodyear's network of company-owned locations and dealerships. The agreement aims to enhance customer support, streamline tire management, and increase operational efficiency and uptime for Wabash's trailer operations.
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) ha rinnovato il suo accordo strategico con Goodyear, diventando il fornitore di pneumatici preferito per i suoi furgoni, rimorchi cisterna e rimorchi a piattaforma. Questa partnership, che estende una relazione di oltre 15 anni, offre ai clienti Wabash un supporto completo nella gestione dei pneumatici attraverso la rete di sedi e concessionari di proprietà di Goodyear. L'accordo mira a migliorare il supporto ai clienti, semplificare la gestione dei pneumatici e aumentare l'efficienza operativa e il tempo di operatività per le operazioni di rimorchio di Wabash.
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) ha renovado su acuerdo estratégico con Goodyear como proveedor de neumáticos preferido para sus furgones, remolques cisterna y remolques de plataforma. La asociación, que extiende una relación de más de 15 años, proporciona a los clientes de Wabash un soporte integral de gestión de neumáticos a través de la red de ubicaciones y concesionarios de propiedad de Goodyear. El acuerdo tiene como objetivo mejorar el soporte al cliente, simplificar la gestión de neumáticos y aumentar la eficiencia operativa y el tiempo de actividad de las operaciones de remolque de Wabash.
Wabash (NYSE: WNC)는 Goodyear와의 전략적 협정을 갱신하여 자사의 밴, 탱크 및 플랫폼 트레일러에 대한 선호 타이어 공급업체로 지정되었습니다. 15년 이상의 관계를 이어온 이번 파트너십은 Wabash 고객에게 Goodyear의 소유 매장 및 대리점 네트워크를 통한 전방위 타이어 관리 지원을 제공합니다. 이 협정의 목표는 고객 지원을 강화하고 타이어 관리를 간소화하며 Wabash의 트레일러 운영에 대한 운영 효율성과 가동 시간을 증가시키는 것입니다.
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) a renouvelé son accord stratégique avec Goodyear en tant que fournisseur de pneus préféré pour ses fourgons, remorques-citernes et remorques plateau. Ce partenariat, qui prolonge une relation de plus de 15 ans, offre aux clients de Wabash un soutien complet en gestion des pneus grâce au réseau de points de vente et de concessionnaires appartenant à Goodyear. L'accord vise à améliorer le soutien à la clientèle, à simplifier la gestion des pneus et à accroître l'efficacité opérationnelle et le temps de disponibilité des opérations de remorques de Wabash.
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) hat seine strategische Vereinbarung mit Goodyear als bevorzugtem Reifenlieferanten für seine Vans, Tank- und Plattformanhänger erneuert. Die Partnerschaft, die eine über 15-jährige Beziehung fortsetzt, bietet Wabash-Kunden umfassende Unterstützung im Reifenmanagement über das Netzwerk von Goodyear-eigenen Standorten und Händlern. Ziel der Vereinbarung ist es, die Kundenbetreuung zu verbessern, das Reifenmanagement zu optimieren und die Betriebseffizienz sowie die Betriebszeit für die Anhängerbetriebe von Wabash zu erhöhen.
- Extended strategic partnership with major tire supplier Goodyear
- Access to extensive service network enhancing customer support
- Streamlined tire management potentially improving operational efficiency
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The renewal of Wabash's strategic partnership with Goodyear represents a significant operational development for both companies. The deal solidifies Wabash's supply chain stability and enhances their service capabilities through access to Goodyear's extensive network of service locations.
The partnership's value lies in its potential for operational efficiency improvements and customer service enhancement. Wabash's diverse product portfolio, including dry freight, refrigerated trailers and tank trailers, requires reliable tire solutions and maintenance support. The agreement provides their customers with streamlined access to Goodyear's comprehensive service network, potentially reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
While specific financial terms weren't disclosed, this type of strategic supplier agreement typically contributes to better cost management and supply chain predictability, which is particularly valuable in the current market environment where logistics efficiency is crucial.
Agreement enhances tire service access for Wabash customers through Goodyear’s extensive service network
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC), the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, today announced the renewal of its strategic agreement with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT), one of the world’s largest tire companies. This agreement reinforces Goodyear’s position as the preferred tire supplier for Wabash's van, tank and platform trailers, and provides Wabash customers with full-service tire management support.
“We are excited to continue our long-standing relationship with Goodyear,” said Richard Mansilla, vice president, global supply chain at Wabash. “This agreement strengthens our supply chain with a premium brand, enhances customer support and contributes to the continued growth of the Wabash ecosystem. We look forward to building on our shared commitment to industry innovation and exceptional service.”
Goodyear has been a trusted supplier to Wabash for more than 15 years, playing a key role in supporting its trailer product lines as Wabash has expanded its equipment offering. This renewal leverages Goodyear’s extensive network of company-owned locations and dealerships, helping enable streamlined tire management and service access for Wabash customers and increased uptime and operational efficiency.
“Goodyear's collaboration with Wabash underscores our combined focus to deliver high-quality, innovative products and seamless, end-to-end services to van, tank and platform trailer customers,” said Joe Burke, vice president of Goodyear’s North America Commercial business. “We are excited to continue advancing solutions that enhance the Wabash customer experience and help ensure they carry their cargo with confidence.”
Wabash: Changing How the World Reaches You®
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries that is Changing How the World Reaches You®. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, the company enables customers to thrive by providing insight into tomorrow and delivering pragmatic solutions today to move everything from first to final mile. Wabash designs, manufactures, and services a diverse range of products, including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, flatbed trailers, tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade processing equipment. Learn more at onewabash.com.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 54 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
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