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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.
We are an OEM manufacturer of linear actuators and lifting columns, located in the Greater Grand Rapids area! Our parents company, Jiecang Linear Motion Technology Co.,Ltd was established in 2000 in Xinchang, China. Due to their high standards, their products quickly became globally respected for use in medical and home care equipment. With a large customer base in the United States, they found it necessary to purchase a facility locally which happened in 2018.
We arent your typical cookie-cutter insurance agency. We are privately owned and obsessed with serving our customers and our employees to the very best of our ability. We have the know-how to expertly manage risk, assets, and compliance and the grit to get the job done. Our team is made up of the brightest and most hardworking folks in the insurance industry. Were a bunch of misfits taking care of business every day. Let us know how we can take care of you.
Fisher Barton is a prominent manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience, founded in 1973 by metallurgist Richard L. Wilkey. Headquartered in Watertown, Wisconsin, the company has grown to employ more than 900 people worldwide. It operates as a group of independent manufacturing companies, including Fisher Barton Blades and Thermal Spray Technologies. The company specializes in materials and surface engineering, offering a diverse range of products such as industrial knives, lawnmower blades, agricultural knives, and thermal spray coatings. Fisher Barton is recognized for its metallurgical expertise, supported by an in-house lab that enhances product development and quality assurance. The company serves major clients, including John Deere, and has been acknowledged for its excellence in supply and innovation. Fisher Barton continues to focus on technological advancements and employee development to maintain its leadership in the industry.