Kal Tire Australia Poised for Growth in 2013
Announcement posted by Kal Tire Australia 15 Feb 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
15 February 2013
Kal Tire Primed for Growth in 2013
Perth, AU – Kal Tire Australia, the country’s fastest growing independent full service tyre distributor, has made substantial investments in infrastructure, facilities and leadership personnel going into 2013. This positions the Perth-based company for increased growth in all tyre markets serviced – earthmover, truck, bus, 4 x 4, light vehicle and passenger.
“Acquiring additional capacity, capability and knowledge means we can provide our customers with more quality products and even better service than our current superior offering,” said managing director Graeme Manning. “Consistent improvement is part of Kal Tire’s culture.”
Kal Tire has invested heavily in three new state-of-the-art earthmover service trucks to be based in Perth, Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland, bringing the service fleet up to 24 vehicles and five grab trucks.The new trucks create additional capacity, allowing the company to better service its mining and civil contracting customers. Particularly in Port Hedland, the new truck will provide a quality alternative to the current sole service provider in town.
Several existing Kal Tire facilities have been upgraded to provide additional services to customers. An earthmover repair facility has been installed in Perth, in addition to the existing workshop in Kalgoorlie. This adds vital repair capacity (for both minor and major damage) for the metro area and surrounding regions.
Warehouse space has been considerably expanded to allow for greater inventory capacity. More stock means customers get more options and faster delivery for new tyres – vital with the global OTR tyre shortage.
Kal Tire Australia welcomes three new members to its senior management team. Steve Landreth joins Kal Tire as the Commercial Director with a solid background in both tyres and natural resources. After overseeing mining operations for Kal Tire in Fort McMurray, Canada, for many years, Brenda Lyon has joined the Australian team as Operations Director. Kent Beckman is the new Financial Controller for Kal Tire Australia, also previously with Kal Tire in Canada.
About Kal Tire Australia
Kal Tire Australia is a division of Kal Tire, a global leader delivering best-in-class customized solutions that ensure maximum productivity for all tire service, supply and safety needs. With over 40 years of experience, they operate in 19 countries and employ over 5,000 team members.
Kal Tire Australia supplies tyres for mining, civil earthmoving, transportation and haulage industries, as well as a full range of passenger and 4x4 tyres and accessories. They also provide high quality tyre service and tyre management for organisations of any size across the country. For more information on Kal Tire Australia, visit www.kaltire.com.au
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For more information, please contact:
Tory Manning
Marketing Consultant
Kal Tire Australia
Ph: (08)9376 4400 or 0429 43 7774