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<\/a> EGX-listed GB Auto has landed distribution rights for Goodyear tires in Egypt<\/strong> as the American tire manufacturer looks to expand its footprint in the country, according to a company statement (pdf)<\/a>. The agreement \u201ccompletes and consolidates [GB\u2019s] positions in the premium and prestige segments,\u201d GB Auto COO Karim Gaddas said. The company has its eyes on launching a Goodyear-branded tire express network across Egypt as of next year, which comes as the company plans to \u201ccontinue investing in the development and upgrade of its distribution networks.\u201d The statement does not provide further details of the plans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EGX-listed GB Auto has landed distribution rights for Goodyear tires in Egypt as the American tire manufacturer looks to expand its footprint in the country, according to a company statement (pdf). The agreement \u201ccompletes and consolidates [GB\u2019s] positions in the premium and prestige segments,\u201d GB Auto COO Karim Gaddas said. 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