FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13 2021
Sun Auto Tire & Service Expands to the Gulf Coast, Acquiring Delta World Tire
Seventeen Locations Across Louisiana and Mississippi Establishes Growing Portfolio’s Southern Coast Footprint
Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Delta World Tire, one of Louisiana and Mississippi’s largest independent tire dealers and automotive service stores. Based in New Orleans and serving customers for over 80 years, Delta World Tire commemorates Sun Auto Tire & Service’s official entry into the Southern states.
The 17 acquired stores feature a total of 185 bays and are located in:
Louisiana
• Houma
• Kenner
• Lafayette (two stores)
• Lake Charles (two stores)
• Metairie
• New Iberia
• New Orleans
Mississippi
• Biloxi (two stores)
• Gulfport (two stores)
• Hattiesburg
• Pascagoula
• Picayune
• Waveland
“As our reputation as the most reliable company in automotive care strengthens around the country, Delta World Tire provides us the opportunity to bring that brand awareness to the Gulf Coast, a vibrant region with loyal customers,” said Tony Puckett, CEO, Sun Auto Tire & Service. “The community bonds Delta World Tire has created over the past 80 years extend for generations, and we look forward to fostering these relationships for years to come.”
About Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc.
Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc. is a premier provider of vehicle maintenance, repair, and tire replacement serving 18 states. Sun Auto Tire & Service continues to expand its presence throughout the United States and is entertaining acquisition discussions with operators who wish to preserve their companies’ legacies while leveraging the benefits of shared resources and technology to grow their businesses.