Michelin Teams Up With Petro:Lube

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America (MNA) has signed a three-year deal with Petro:Lube to sell BFGoodrich brand medium truck tyres and Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) retreads. Petro:Lube already offers Michelin brand truck tires at 60 locations.

Petro:Lube expects to have 65 locations selling BFGoodrich tyres and MRT retreads by the end of 2006, with plans to open approximately five new locations per year thereafter. “We are excited to begin this new three-year agreement with a strategic travel plaza partner like Petro,”

“Michelin and Petro have established a reputation for providing quality, innovative products and excellent customer service with Michelin tyres,’’ said Guy Pekle, vice president of sales for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. ‘’We are pleased to expand the product offering at Petro to include BFGoodrich tires and MRT retreads.”