Bauer Built Inc. is acquiring Meekhof Tire Sales & Service Inc., adding 14 retail and commercial locations as well as two retread plants.
The deal is to close June 8.
The retail and commercials locations are in Michigan and Illinois, and beef up Bauer Built's Midwest footprint that also includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, as well as its home state of Wisconsin.
The two retread shops include one Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) facility, and one Oliver retread shop. This gives Bauer Built a total of seven retread manufacturing plants, and a total of 49 retail and commercial locations.
Bauer Built says the deal "represents a union of two long-standing, family-owned organizations with shared values and a commitment to exceptional customer service."
Tad Bauer, president of Bauer Built, said, “For more than 80 years, Bauer Built has grown by staying true to our mission of serving customers with integrity, reliability, and top-tier products. Meekhof Tire is a well-respected company that has demonstrated these same values for over 50 years. We are excited to welcome their team into the Bauer Built family and look forward to building an even stronger presence in the Midwest together.”
Meekhof Tire was founded in 1971 and Bauer Built said it "developed a strong reputation for service and quality across the agricultural, commercial and retail tire markets. The combined strength of the two companies will allow for enhanced customer service, expanded product offerings, and continued investment in people and communities."
Jerry Bauer, chairman and CEO of Bauer Built, said, “Both Bauer Built and Meekhof Tire believe our success comes from putting people first—customers, employees, and partners alike. This partnership honors that legacy while positioning us for future growth.”
Bauer Built said the work to integrate operations will begin immediately, "while maintaining a strong focus on business continuity and customer satisfaction throughout the transition."
