Exclusive financial advisor to Meekhof Tire Sales & Service

KPMG Corporate Finance LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Meekhof Tire Sales & Service, Inc. and its affiliated companies (collectively, “Meekhof” or the “Company”), a leading commercial tire dealer and provider of maintenance and repair services, to Bauer Built, Inc. (“Bauer Built”).

Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Meekhof specializes in tire sales and maintenance and repair services for on-road commercial vehicles (including trucks, buses, vans, and RVs), off-road vehicles (such as earthmovers, agricultural, and industrial machines), and passenger vehicles. The company operates 14 locations across Michigan and northern Illinois and offers tire retreading services at two dedicated facilities. Meekhof is affiliated with the Michelin Commercial Service Network, enhancing its reputation for quality service.

“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.” – Tad Bauer, President of Bauer Built.

“Both Bauer Built and Meekhof Tire believe our success comes from putting people first—customers, employees, and partners alike,” said Jerry Bauer, Chairman & CEO. “This partnership honors that legacy while positioning us for future growth.”

About Meekhof Tire Sales & Service, Inc.

Meekhof is a leading tire dealer and provider of associated maintenance and repair services to commercial, retail, and agricultural customers. The Company operates as a prominent dealer within the Michelin Commercial Service Network, a chain of commercial service providers of emergency roadside assistance and tire retreading services. Meekhof is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has locations throughout Michigan and northern Illinois.

About Bauer Built, Inc.

Bauer Built is a provider of new and retread tires for commercial, fleet, and agriculture / industrial applications. It offers retail tire and mechanical services, including alignment, brake and wheel-end work, commercial mechanical repairs, and general repairs for both cars and trucks. Headquartered in Durand, Wisconsin, Bauer Built now operates 49 locations and 7 retread manufacturing plants across its footprint. Bauer Built is also a member of the Michelin Commercial Service Network.