GREAT BEND, Kan. (March 8, 2010) — Becker Tire & Treading Inc., a Bridgestone Bandag retreading franchisee, received the Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions' 35-year Service Award as a franchisee during the company's executive symposium in Marco Island, Fla., Feb. 6.
Becker Tire's retread plant in Great Bend produces more than 2,100 truck tire retreads per month for distribution across the U.S.
Meanwhile, the Mid-America Tire Dealers Association gave Steve Burhenn, executive vice president of Becker Tire, its Industry Service Award Feb. 27 during the association's annual convention in Catoosa, Okla. Mr. Burhenn, who served as MATDA president in 2008, was recognized for “unselfish dedication and meritorious service for the tire industry,” according to the association.