HTC Appoints Dominic Laurin to Strategic Accounts

Creating a dedicated regional role enhances direct technical and field support for Eastern Canadian commercial tyre dealers serving heavy-duty fleet operators.

Huayi Tire Canada Inc. (HTC), the national distributor of Double Coin commercial tyres and affiliated product lines, has appointed industry specialist Dominic Laurin as Product and Strategic Account Manager. Operating from Quebec, Laurin will oversee strategic commercial fleet accounts, lead dealer product training initiatives, and manage field tyre evaluation programs across Eastern Canada to expand market penetration.

For Canadian commercial tyre dealers, truck maintenance facility managers, and fleet maintenance supervisors, securing dedicated manufacturer support directly improves operational cost-per-kilometre performance. Laurin brings extensive hands-on commercial tyre sector experience gained with Quebec-based dealer network Nicoletti Pneus & Mécanique. His mandate centres on executing real-world fleet evaluations, aligning tread selection with specific duty cycles, and delivering frontline technical training to commercial service networks.

According to Dave Hatch, Vice President of Sales and Operations for Canada at HTC, the appointment reflects ongoing capital and operational investments across the domestic market. Amid persistent operating margin pressures across heavy transport fleets, having locally based technical leadership enables independent tyre dealers to provide verified tire application data, expedite warranty and field responses, and protect fleet uptime across Eastern Canada.