Bauer Built, Inc. Acquires Meekhof Tire Sales & Service, Inc., Expanding Midwest Footprint

DURAND, WI — June 6, 2025 — Bauer Built, Inc., a trusted leader in commercial tire sales and service, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Meekhof Tire Sales & Service, Inc., effective Sunday, June 8, 2025. This strategic acquisition significantly strengthens Bauer Built’s presence across the Midwest and represents a union of two long-standing, family-owned organizations with shared values and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

With this acquisition, Bauer Built adds 14 retail and commercial locations throughout Michigan and Illinois, along with one Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) facility and one Oliver retread manufacturing facility. Bauer Built now operates 49 locations and 7 retread manufacturing plants across its expanding footprint.

“For more than 80 years, Bauer Built has grown by staying true to our mission of serving customers with integrity, reliability, and top-tier products,” said Tad Bauer, President of Bauer Built, Inc. “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.”

Meekhof Tire was founded in 1971 and has developed a strong reputation for service and quality across the agricultural, commercial, and retail tire markets. The combined strength of the two companies will allow for enhanced customer service, expanded product offerings, and continued investment in people and communities.

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

Bauer Built will begin integrating operations immediately while maintaining a strong focus on business continuity and customer satisfaction throughout the transition.

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