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Bridgestone Bandag, LLC Business Reports

Bridgestone Bandag, LLC Overview

Address

2905 N. Hwy. 61 Muscatine, 
IA 52761 United States
Phone: 563-262-1400
Fax:563-262-1069

Company Description

It might be a tired cliché to say that Bridgestone Bandag is on a roll, but the company does deal in tires. Bridgestone Bandag makes precured tread rubber, as well as equipment and supplies for retreading tires for trucks, buses, cars, and industrial and off-road vehicles. The company also sells new and retreaded tires to commercial and industrial customers. The company's integrated dealer network includes more than 1,600 North American sales and service locations. Subsidiary Speedco is a lube service chain for heavy-duty trucks. Bandag is owned by Bridgestone Americas.

Bridgestone Bandag, LLC Company Profile Report

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  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

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    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.
    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.
    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.
    • Company History

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    • Key People

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    • Company Financials

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    Overview

    The US automotive repair and maintenance services industry includes about 165,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $85 billion. Major companies include Meineke (a division of Driven Brands), Midas, Monro Muffler Brake, Precision Auto Care, and Safelite Group. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate less than 10 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 7532, 7533, 7534, 7536, 7537, 7538, 7549, 7539, 7542

    NAICS: 811192, 811191, 811198, 811122, 811121, 811118, 811113, 811112, 811111

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company compete against large repair chains and car dealers?

    The greater operational and pricing efficiencies of large shops allow them to take business from smaller shops, despite some having less convenient locations. Franchise chains, dealerships, and large shops also have advantages in buying, managing...

     

    How does the company build trust with customers?

    Because of the complexity of cars, consumers can't easily judge if a repair shop has treated them fairly. Polls consistently show that a high percentage of consumers believe that repair shops make unnecessary repairs, overcharge, or use inferior...

     

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    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

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      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
      • Call Preparation Questions

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      • Industry Forecast

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      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
      • Financial Information

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      Overview

      The US automotive oil change and lubrication industry includes about 5,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $5 billion. Major companies include Jiffy Lube, Pennzoil 10-Minute Oil Change, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, and Texaco Xpress Lube. The industry is fragmented: the 50 biggest companies generate about 35 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 7549

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How have recent demand changes affected company sales?

      The number of miles consumers drive and the average age of cars affect demand for oil changes and other services. The number of miles consumers drive has grown slowly in recent years, but a greater number of older cars remain in operation. Total US...

       

      How does the company address increasing auto dealer competition?

      Many car dealers use low prices on oil changes to draw customers to service departments. Car dealers also benefit from the increased complexity of new cars, which can often be serviced best by dealers, as they typically own the latest diagnostic...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

        The US tire manufacturing industry consists of about 100 companies with combined annual revenue of about $15 billion. Major companies include Goodyear, Bridgestone, Michelin, and Cooper. The industry is highly concentrated: the top four companies generate more than 75 percent of revenue.

        SIC: 3011

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the company adjust to cycles of lower demand?

        Demand for tires depends on new car sales and highway-miles of driving, both which are affected by economic slowdowns. US new car production declined 40 percent during the late-2000s recession; US tire production dropped 14 percent.

         

        How are imports from low-cost countries like China impacting the company?

        Tire imports from low-cost countries have kept retail prices flat, despite higher costs for US producers. Foreign producers can use low-cost labor to assemble tires by hand. In the last five years, tire imports from China doubled. Imported tires hold...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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