“You’d think 50 years in the tire business would be enough, but not for me. I began working at my dad’s tire store in the fifties. I opened my own store and the first retread plant in 1963. Since then, we have opened more than 70 car, commercial, and OTR tire centers. We have also become of one of the leading OTR tire retreaders in the world. Our growth over the years has been an exciting ride. Why do I love the tire business so much? I don’t know - maybe it’s easier to retread than to retire!"
- BOB PURCELL
Purcell Tire was founded by Bob’s father, Robert M. Purcell, in Washington, Mo., in 1935. He obtained a Goodyear franchise that same year. The elder Purcell borrowed money from two associates to start the company. The loan was sealed with a simple handshake. Robert worked hard to build the business — not an easy task during the Great Depression. “He never looked on the dark side of things,” says Bob. “He was honest, sincere and a very hard worker.” Purcell Tire quickly earned a reputation for outstanding quality and superb service.
As the business grew, a second location was opened in Granite City, Illinois in 1951. In 1963, Robert’s son, Robert G. (Bob) and his wife Juanita opened a third location and the family’s first Retread facility in De Soto, Missouri.
Today, Purcell Tire and Rubber Company has become one of the leading tire and OTR retreaders in the world. In addition to 4 retread plants, Purcell has more than 50 Service Centers for cars and trucks and 35 Truck Tire Centers to service commercial vehicles. Purcell has locations in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas and recently Washington and Alaska. Purcell now offers delivery service for trucks and equipment to 44 states and to three continents.
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