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Overview
Groupe Touchette Inc. is the largest Canadian-owned tire distributor , recognized for over 40 years for its expertise and superior service levels to manufacturers, dealers, and independent customers. The company specializes in value-added tire distribution services and operates more than 50 distribution centers across Canada, from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to Vancouver, British Columbia  , along with several retail service centers, through one of its business unit, Touchette Retail & Commercial.

History
Founded in 1979 as a single mechanical workshop, Groupe Touchette has grown significantly, now employing over 1,500 people. This growth has been fueled by strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including the acquisition of National Tire Distributors (NTD) in 2022  and Fastco Canada in 2023, which expanded its service offerings to include alloy wheel design and distribution. The acquisition of NTD marked the end of ATD's direct servicing of the Canadian market, a move that ATD President and CEO Stuart Schuette called "an important step forward for NTD, ATD, and the industry as a whole".

Mission and Vision
Groupe Touchette aims to offer a unique client experience in the tire industry through quality execution and continuous transfer of expertise to its business partners. Its vision is to be the reference in client experience and the leader in innovative solutions in the Canadian tire industry​.

Operations
The company’s extensive network allows it to offer delivery services to 90 of the 100 largest cities in Canada within three hours. Groupe Touchette operates various sales channels and programs, making it a one-stop shop in the tire industry. Its services include storage, management, fleet services, distribution, retail, and technological solutions ​.

Through its TireLink and DT Tire banners, Groupe Touchette is servicing car manufacturers, car dealerships and independent tire retailers.

TireLink
TireLink is Canada's leading original equipment tire distributor to automotive manufacturers and their retailers.

DT Tire
A key figure in Canada’s independent tire distribution market, DT Tire offers its services exclusively to independent tire and wheel dealers and installers.

Touchette Retail and Commercial
The company also serves Canadian consumers under the retail banners Tireland, Ici Pneu, Pneus Chartrand, Tirecraft, Integra, Pneu Sélect, Pneus Bélisle, Tire Partners, Pneu Solutions, Pneus Express Mécanique, Signature, Mécanipneu, Touchette Motorsport and more recently through the recent acquisition of Pneus Bélisle, which consolidates its leadership in Quebec and Canada​​. Pneus Bélisle will continue its current operations through its dozen branches and its ultra-modern Michelin franchised retreading plant.

Recent Developments
Recent strategic moves include the opening of a new 112,000 square foot distribution center at CentrePort in Manitoba. They also enhanced their B2B customer portal in partnership with Pivotree, resulting in increased transactions​​.