Bob Sumerel Tire receives certification

June 7, 2006

Erlanger, Ky.-based Bob Sumerel Tire Co. has earned ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Bob Sumerel Tire is a Bandag Inc. retreader.

The dealership "is certified that a quality management system is in place for manufacturing Bandag retread tires," according to Bandag officials.

Bob Sumerel Tire operates five retread plants and is the 18th largest retreader in the United States, with a daily output of 730 truck tire and 20 light truck tire retreads, according to Modern Tire Dealer research.

It also operates 35 retail and commercial centers.