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Corey Brown |
Director of R&D, Air & Cooling and Filtration BU, North America | Profile |
The Big O Tires story begins back in 1962, just as Americas new love affair with the automobile was hitting high gear. The market for replacement tires was exploding, and independent tire dealers found themselves struggling to compete in the face of low prices offered by major tire manufacturers own company stores. Big Os founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, The Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers. Almost a half-decade later, Big O Tires has become North Americas largest retail tire franchisor, with over 400 independently-owned and operated locations in 20 states, providing customers with a broad range of automotive services in addition to quality tires, wheels and accessories. Big O has become an industry role model admired for its innovative approach to franchising and unmatched customer loyalty ratings. In 1996, Big O Tires joined forces with one of the largest and most respected tire marketers in the nation when it became part of the TBC Retail Group, an automotive retail network comprised of some 1,200 Big O Tires, Tire Kingdom, Merchants and NTB locations spanning 40 U.S. states. Big Os reach was broadened again in 2005, when TBC Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America, the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo, one of the worlds leading traders of goods and services. As Big O Tires continues to thrive and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace, it remains rooted in its humble beginnings as a proud collective of independent dealers committed to putting its customers first.
ECIJA, with more than 25 years of experience, is in the Top 10 of the best firms in Spain, according to the prestigious rankings of Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 and has established itself in the first place as a full service law firm. It has been recognised by The Lawyer as the best TMT firm in Europe and by the Financial Times as the most innovative firm on continental Europe. Its relevance in the Spanish market has been recognised by Expansión and Forbes, which have recognised it as the best firm in Digital Economy in Spain. ECIJA has a team of more than 200 partners and 1000 professionals globally, distributed in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Colombia, Chile, Honduras, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Panama, Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Argentina and Uruguay. ECIJA is a full-service firm, with core practices in Corporate, M&A, Commercial and TMT, and large labor, litigation and tax groups. The Firm has offices in Spain, Portugal, USA, Central & Latin America and collaborates in all EU and worldwide jurisdictions. The Firm started in the year 1997 and has grown since then to become a full service Firm with presence in all areas of law and sectors. Our Legal Services include: Private Corporate Law, including: -Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) -Private Equity and Venture Capital -General Corporate Law -Banking Law -Capital Markets -Competition Law and European Law -Human Resources & Employment Benefits -IT, Media, Data Protection and IP Law -Litigation and Arbitration -Project Finance -Public Law -Real Estate and Planning Law -Risk & Compliance -Tax To discuss how ECIJA attorneys can assist you and your business, please visit our website (www.ecija.com)
About Liberty Federal Credit Union Liberty Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution focused on returning value through innovative products and services. Liberty has been recognized on a state level by Forbes as one of Indianas best financial institutions. In recent years, the credit union has also received acclaim on a national level, including being named the nations Best Credit Union for Checking by Investopedia in 2021 and appearing on Newsweeks list of Americas Best Banks in 2022. Among Liberty FCUs most innovative products is its Vertical Checking. This free checking account offers a high interest rate of 3.30% APY on balances up to $20,000, plus reimbursement for usage fees paid when using any ATM worldwide up to $15 per month. However, Liberty Federal Credit Union similarly excels in providing value through better loan options for borrowers. For instance, the credit union offers an uncommonly wide variety of mortgage options to ensure the best fit for its members. According to the American Credit Union Mortgage Association, Liberty FCU was the Midwests top credit union in 2021 total first mortgage originations. Nationally, we ranked eleventh. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Liberty FCU offers a wide footprint of branch locations throughout southern Indiana, western Kentucky, and the Greater Nashville area in Tennessee. However, the credit union currently serves more than 270,000 members across all fifty states and at least eight countries.
Mokveld Valves BV is a Dutch manufacturer with a history dating back to 1922. Originally a machine repair shop, it evolved into a leader in high-pressure axial flow valve technology. The company specializes in valves designed for rapid and reliable isolation in severe-service applications, such as High-Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS) and Emergency Shut Down (ESD) systems. Mokvelds product range includes axial flow valves, axial control valves, angle choke valves, and axial choke valves, all engineered for demanding environments. Their valves are known for features like bubble-tight bi-directional sealing and the ability to operate under full differential pressure. Mokveld serves a global customer base in the energy sector, including oil and gas production, transmission, and processing, as well as the water industry. The company is recognized for its commitment to reliability, safety, and environmental performance.