Galaxy, Dynamic complete merger to form GPX

Boston, Massachusetts -- Boston-based Galaxy Tire & Wheel Inc. and Toronto-based Dynamic Tire Corp. have completed their merger, forming GPX International Tire Corp.

The companies announced their intended merger in June, and the deal was finalised on 30 Sept. The combined company is on track to post sales of more than $300 million this year, with combined assets of about $100 million.

The flagship brands for GPX will continue to be Galaxy and Primex, the staples of Galaxy and Dynamic, respectively.

GPX said it has several exclusive marketing and distribution contracts covering the US and Canada that involve radial medium truck and radial off-the-road tyres. GPX expects to make its full range of tyres available across the US and Canada by Jan. 1, the companies said. GPX has seven distribution centres in the US, plus one in Ontario.

The companies added that the merger will create several significant cost-saving and consolidation opportunities.

"This will allow GPX to concentrate on evaluating additional opportunities for product development and manufacturing designed to meet the ever-increasing market demand for Galaxy and Primex tyres," the companies said in a statement. They added that Galaxy´s position with original equipment manufacturers will be strengthened by GPX's capabilities.

With the merger complete, Robert Sherkin, formerly president of Dynamic, will be chairman of GPX as well as co-CEO with Bryan Ganz of Galaxy.

From Rubber & Plastics News (A Crain publication)