Both companies serve the OEM and aftermarket channels; Timken's Springfield, Mo., manufacturing plant will not be among the assets included.
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The new Plaza Tire in Kentucky represents the brand's 8th in the state; the addition of a Checkpoint Tire & Service location and a Checkpoint Express Lube Center bring Sun Auto's total to 15 locations in Illinois.
The three-location store is owned by Frank Marz and his business partner, Matt Green, who bring than two decades of industry experience to APA/TruStar.
Owners Randy and Annita Flatland have served the Decorah community for decades and built strong relationships with employees and customers.
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This year's Illinois pilot will serve as the foundation for a planned national rollout in the 2026–27 school year.
The Hays, Kansas-based company and its network of S&W Supply stores will be rebranded following the transition to the family-owned distributor.
Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, and founded more than 90 years ago, Grismer operates 28 locations across the Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati metro areas.
