John Dow Industries: Adapting to Technology Trends in Tires & Service

Published: Feb. 17, 2021, 1:10 p.m.

It\u2019s no secret that vehicle technology is changing at a rapid pace. Tire dealers see it in their bays every day when performing both tire and service work. One company that is on the front lines of adapting to new vehicle technology \u2013 and understanding the needs of the technician- is JohnDow Industries.

\u201cNew products and improving existing products... staying relevant and understanding what professional technicians need, that\u2019s the lifeblood of our company,\u201d says JohnDow President Robert Christy. \u201cWe spend a lot of time in the bays, understanding their needs and understanding how our products are performing and how they can be improved.\u201d

In this episode of What\u2019s Treading with Tire Review, we talk with Christy and members of his team to understand how the company is adapting to technicians\u2019 fluid and fuel extraction and TPMS needs. We delve into:

-Market trends JohnDow saw in 2020 [2:14]

-Product categories, both new and improved, for the company in 2021 [3:17]

-The company\u2019s focus on the heavy-duty market for its EuroVent exhaust extraction line [4:33]

-Trends that could change the TPMS landscape that are on JohnDow\u2019s radar [6:15]

-Changes in oil and fluid handling in domestic and import vehicles at the shop level [8:46]

-How JohnDow plans to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to new vehicle technology to serve customers [11:00]

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