Becker Tire Receives Bandag Honour, Exec Recognized by MATDA

Great Bend, Kansas-based Becker Tire & Treading Inc. was recently honoured by Bridgestone Americas, and one of its own received special recognition during a recent state tyre dealer group event. Becker Tire & Treading was recognized for a 35-year association with Bandag by Bridgestone America’s Bridgestone Bandag unit, reports Tire Review. On hand to receive the award was Becker president and CEO Gary Albright, executive vice president Steve Burhenn and senior vice president Willy Allen.

Meanwhile, Burhenn was honored by the Mid-America Tire Dealers Association with the group’s Industry Service Award. The presentation was made during MATDA’s recent convention in Catoosa, Oklahama, and Burhenn was recognized for his “unselfish dedication and meritorious service to the tyre industry.”