A new business, Kauffman Tire, is expected to open on James L. Redman Parkway this winter. The site is at the intersection of Maki Road, between McDonald’s and GTE Financial Credit Union, on the west side of the road.
Don Stine Construction Inc., began the building project began Aug. 18, and is expected to be finished by Dec. 20. The store will open shortly after. Don Stine has hired about 20 other local companies to complete the various phases of construction.
Joey Schmidt, Florida regional manager of sales for Kauffman Tire, said the number of retail businesses around the site made it an ideal location.
“We are there to meet your current and immediate needs,” Schmidt said. “Whether it is a quick oil change, a free flat repair or something larger, you will be met with a friendly, professional and clean-cut sales and service associate.”
Yellow Pages currently lists more than 20 similar tire and auto services in Plant City. One of these businesses, Tire Kingdom, is just two buildings south of the site of Kauffman Tire.
“We have no issue with that,” said Chris Riley, a sales associate at Tire Kingdom.
Kauffman Tire is based in Ellenwood, Ga., (near Atlanta) and operates about 50 stores in Georgia and Florida.
Contact Catherine Sinclair at csinclair@plantcityobserver.com.