Sullivan Tire plans free commercial event

Oct. 2, 2013

Sullivan Tire Co. Inc.'s Commercial Division, based in Hooksett, N.H., will host an “Off the Road Open House” on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event, geared for industry professionals, will include demonstrations, manufacturer representatives and more.

It will showcase some of the newest products, best practices and cutting-edge techniques in the vehicle service industry today.

Demonstrations will take place throughout the day on topics including:

* OTR section repair;

* foam filling, and

* solid tire press and design application.

Additionally, local dealers will be on hand with equipment displays. OTR and manufacturer representatives from companies including Bridgestone Americas Inc., Doran Manufacturing LLC, Arnco Co., Mohawk Rubber Sales Inc., Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas Inc., Camoplast Solideal Inc., Double Coin Holdings Ltd. and Sullivan Tire also will be in attendance.

Attendees will receive gift bags and product specials and be eligible to win hourly door prizes. Lunch will be provided from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

“Customers will have the opportunity to speak with the experts in person,” says David Bradley, Sullivan Tire’s OTR operations manager. "There will be representatives from each of our major suppliers and business partners. We will also be offering special event-only pricing."

Sullivan Tire, based in Norwell, Mass., was founded by Robert J. Sullivan in 1955. It has 15 Commercial and 66 retail locations throughout the New England area. for more information, visit www.sullivantire.com.

Sullivan's son, Bob, was Modern Tire Dealers 2012 Tire Dealer of the Year.