Fuego Enterprises, Inc. Previews Financial Results Ahead of SALT Global Investment Conference; Celebrates Launch of OnCuba Travel
MIAMI, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fuego Enterprises, Inc. (OTCUS: FUGI), a diversified holdings company focused on business opportunities in Cuba and the United States, is pleased to announce significant growth in several business ventures fueled by a rising surge of interest in the Cuban culture and economy.
Highlights of our recent operations include the following:
- The successful launch of our new travel agency, OnCuba Travel, offering guided US-Cuba travel programs that are compliant with both U.S. and Cuban government regulations
- Publication of “OnCuba Real Estate,” the first magazine specializing in the island’s emerging Real Estate market (http://oncubamagazine.com/real-estate)
- Expansion of our OnCuba media platform, the leading cross-over media solution for both the U.S. and Cuba, to meet the demand of global advertisers interested in positioning their brands, products and services to their markets of interest
- Significant international press and visibility generated by the global reputation of Fuego CEO Mr. Hugo Cancio as a preeminent advisor on U.S.-Cuban political and economic relations
- Enterprise-wide initiative to be more transparent and keep our shareholders more informed about operations
Up-to-date financial reports from Fuego Enterprises (FUGI) are available on http://www.otcmarkets.com. Highlights of financial results for the 9-month period ended February 29, 2016 vs. the same period in 2015 include:
- 1577% increase in revenues
- Net Income positive (first time since 2010)
- Cost of Revenues has remained proportional to revenues
- SG&A Expense Ratio declined from 262% to 34%
- Diversified revenue expansion across both existing and new business lines
- 763% increase in advertising revenues for OnCuba magazine and digital platform
- 1.8 million shares sold to public, with proceeds of $1,083,175, which will help bolster Fuego’s further expansion into target areas and markets
“Our solid financial performance completes a great chapter in positioning our company for a higher growth trajectory in the near future, and I’m very excited about the progress in our emerging businesses,” states Chief Financial Officer Ed Steinback.
Fuego Enterprises (FUGI) attributes the firm’s gains to improved relations between Cuba and the U.S. and the resulting boom in investment opportunities. Cuba has instituted recent economic reforms to stimulate private sector growth, and to provide a secure, transparent legal framework for foreign investors to participate in Cuban entities. Concurrently, relations between Cuba and the United States have been rapidly normalizing with the introduction of new trade and travel regulations and the restoration of diplomatic ties.
“Now that the Cuban economy is opening up to investment from the U.S., we feel the time is right to aggressively move our company forward,” states Fuego CEO Hugo Cancio. “We have worked toward this for many years, and we’re pleased to demonstrate our commitment to our shareholders and to the people of Cuba and the United States by showing great progress toward our goals,” he adds.
An intermediary sought after by American investors, politicians, and celebrities who are going to Cuba, Mr. Cancio is a featured panelist at this week’s SkyBridge Alternatives (SALT) Conference in Las Vegas, the biggest hedge fund conference of the year. On Friday, May 13, he will discuss “CUBA: The Evolution of a Revolution – An Economy in Transition.” (http://www.saltconference.com/speakers/cancio.html)
About Fuego Enterprises, Inc. (FUGI)
Founded in 2004, Fuego Enterprises, Inc. is a diversified holdings company focused on business opportunities in Cuba and the United States with operations in Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications, Travel, Real Estate and other industries. Fuego Enterprises also publishes two magazines: OnCuba (www.oncubamagazine.com) and ART OnCuba, the first Cuba-focused monthly and quarterly bilingual magazine publication with national distribution in the U.S. Both magazines are published in hard copies and electronic formats and is distributed in select Barnes & Noble stores throughout the United States. They are also distributed in Cuba and OnCuba the official and exclusive “in-flight” magazine for almost all flights from the U.S. to Cuba.
© 2016 Fuego Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Every minute someone dies from cardiovascular disease in the United States: how to prevent it
CARTAGENA, Colombia, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cardiovascular diseases are a group of disorders that include acute myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accidents, better known as strokes, renal impairment or failure, and loss of visual acuity, among other conditions.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every 34 seconds someone has a heart attack, and every minute someone dies from an episode related to heart disease in the United States.
Hernán Fernández, a cardiovascular surgeon at Nuevo Hospital Bocagrande (NHBG), states: “The risk factors are divided into two groups: acquired and genetic. Acquired factors are lifestyle habits, such as: somewhat or very unhealthy eating habits that are high in carbohydrates and fat; lack of sufficient regular exercise, consuming toxic substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs, and obesity.”
“Genetic factors, however, are those we are born with and that cannot be changed,” he explained.
He also made some recommendations about how to prevent cardiovascular diseases:
- Regular exercise a minimum of 3 times per week.
- Not eating foods that promote cholesterol formation, such as fried foods and flour.
- Not smoking, consuming alcohol, and other types of hallucinogenic drugs.
- When there is a history of acute myocardial infarction in one’s family history, especially younger than 50 years old, this is a genetic factor that must be considered.
For patients who already have been diagnosed or who have a cardiovascular pathology, these recommendations are even more important.
Likewise, according to the World Health Organization – WHO: “Every year more people die from cardiovascular disease than from any other cause. It is calculated that 17.5 million people died in 2012, representing 31% of all deaths recorded worldwide.”
About Nuevo Hospital Bocagrande
Nuevo Hospital Bocagrande is a highly complex institution providing health care services in Cartagena, focusing on excellent care under high-quality standards. It has the only multi-disciplinary team that handles therapeutic diagnosis of all patients with cardiovascular diseases in the region (Colombian Atlantic Coast). In addition to providing experienced, high-quality, scientific and humane service, it is committed to patient health.
Survey Says the Most Essential Product in a Latina’s Beauty Regimen is not her Makeup
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Latinas continue to outspend their general market counterparts in the beauty space*, looking for the latest and greatest when it comes to the products and ways to enhance their natural look. Intrigued by their relationship with beauty, Dove fielded a national survey to unveil which of their morning routine staples they prioritize most and how these essentials impact their lifestyles, interactions with others and confidence. The results reveal some unsung heroes in Latinas’ daily beauty habits.
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While mascara and foundation spring to mind when thinking about beauty essentials, 75 percent of Latinas agreed that a beauty product is any product that makes a woman feel more confident.
When Dove asked Latinas to pick among their morning beauty routine products that keep them feeling most confident all day, respondents unquestionably ranked deodorant above the rest – twice that of toothpaste**, five times that of mascara, and seven times that of perfume and of eyeliner.
Deodorant was not only the product that made Latinas feel the most confident, but it was also a step in their morning beauty routine they’d never want to skip. In fact, they said putting on deodorant before leaving the house is:
- 5 times more important than putting on foundation or concealer
- 8 times more important than wearing lipstick or lip gloss
- 13 times more important than putting on perfume
The results of the survey also helped uncover the real impact underarms can have on how Latinas feel and act on any given day. When Latinas have forgotten to apply deodorant it was revealed that:
- 88 percent feel self-conscious
- 71 percent distance themselves from others
- 57 percent have gone back home to put it on
While odor and wetness protection spring to mind when thinking about caring for underarms, nearly 2 in 3 Latinas say they have experienced another type of issue, whether it be irritation, uneven skin tone, dry skin or red marks. These underarm issues also proved to impact their fashion choices with over half stating they avoid wearing sleeveless clothing when experiencing underarm irritation and other problems.
“The underarm area is susceptible to a wide range of skin concerns, especially for my Latina patients who’ve expressed concern around uneven skin tone and irritation,” said Dr. Alicia Barba, Dove dermatologist, “When looking for an antiperspirant, I recommend upgrading to Dove Advanced Care because it offers more than just protection and provides moisturizing skin care benefits to help prevent and alleviate these issues.”
In fact, the survey showed 92 percent agree they would prefer a deodorant that also provides skin care benefits in addition to odor and wetness protection. Yet, they often stick with what they know and only 4 in 10 have switched their deodorant in the last year.
“So many women are shocked to find out how important anti-perspirant is in their beauty regimen,” said Matthew McCarthy, senior director of deodorants/anti-perspirants at Unilever. “A lot of women just accept odor and wetness protection as the key functional benefit of the products available today. But Dove is different. In addition to 48 hour odor and wetness protection, our NutriumMoisture formula adds in benefits that address a wide array of skincare needs.”
With warmer weather approaching, now is the time to make the #EssentialUpgrade to Dove Advanced Care Anti-perspirant for 48-hour odor and wetness protection plus the skin care benefits of Dove with NutriumMoisture – 9 in 10 women agreed it made their underarms soft and smooth. Available in 15 unique fragrances, Dove Advanced Care’s full line of products can be purchased at mass, food and drug retailers nationwide for SRP $4.99 (2.6 oz.).
Visit Dove.com for more information and connect with @Dove on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #EssentialUpgrade.
About the Survey
The survey, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, includes insights from 692 Hispanic women across the US aged 18 to 54. The survey was conducted in March 2016 using an online survey with a +/-4.17 margin of error.
*Hispanic Consumers Are The ‘Foundation’ For Beauty Category Sales, Nielsen Report 02/23/2015
**toothpaste/toothbrush
About Dove®
Dove®, manufactured by Unilever, is the #1 recommended skin care brand by dermatologists. One in every three households uses a Dove® product, which includes beauty bars, body washes, face care, anti-perspirant/deodorants, body mists, hair care and styling aids. Dove® Men+Care™ launched in 2010 with products developed specially for men. Dove® is available nationwide in food, drug and mass outlet stores.
About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Refreshments, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.
Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating approximately $8.5 billion in sales in 2014.
The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) aims to double the size of Unilever’s business, while reducing its overall environmental footprint and increasing positive social impact. The USLP is a strategic response to the challenges businesses face operating in an uncertain and volatile world. See more on the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan at http://www.unileverusa.com/sustainable-living/.
Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
The entire Unilever global factory network, as well as its U.S. non-manufacturing facilities, have achieved zero non-hazardous waste to landfill status.
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Fire-up that Grill! It’s Time to “Honey Up Your Summer!”
FIRESTONE, Colorado, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Grills will soon be sizzling all over the country with the one-of-a-kind smoky, spicy and sweet flavors of summer. Whether it’s ribs, chicken, hot dogs or even veggie burgers, any outdoor recipe can be enhanced with the versatility of pure honey. The National Honey Board (NHB) welcomes back award-winning grilling expert, restauranteur and bilingual TV personality, Chef Michell Sanchez, to share more of his unique Latin twists to familiar outdoor classics with grilling enthusiasts, all recipes complemented with nature’s golden go-to ingredient to “Honey Up Your Summer!”
For this sophomore campaign with NHB, Sanchez recommends always packing a bottle of pure honey this summer along with other food and using it while cooking on the beach, at the park or wherever family adventures may take you this season. “Honey is a highly portable, quick and easy addition to any recipe that can heighten the flavor factor in grilled dishes, especially spicy ones,” commented Sanchez. “It also helps lock in moisture when used in a marinade or glaze on a protein, sealing in lots of great juices when caramelized over an open flame. The taste is just amazing!”
For Sanchez, the usage of honey on the grill is very familiar territory, going far back into his childhood since one of his uncles is a local South Florida honey producer. Now, as the owner and Flavor Innovator of Latin House Grill in Miami, this self-proclaimed honey enthusiast shares six of his newest grilling creations for this summer season. All the recipes, exclusively available on mielpura.org and on Sanchez’s social media platforms, are familiar grilled comfort food classics embellished and balanced with just the right touch of nature’s sweetener. Two of Sanchez’s “Honey Up Your Summer!” recipes include:
Honey Fish Tacos
For a fresh summer meal, try these delicious fish tacos. With the added goodness of honey, lime, and crema Mexicana, it will soon become your family’s favorite summertime meal.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
½ cup honey
12 oz mahi-mahi
¼ cabbage
2 oz crema mexicana
2 limes
8 corn tortillas
Pinch salt
Preparation:
Rinse and clean mahi-mahi and pat dry, cut into eight equal strip portions sprinkle with salt and set aside. Finely cut cabbage, squeeze half lime over cabbage and set aside. Heat grill and place mahi-mahi over medium heat for 3 minutes each side. Brush on honey right before removing from grill. After warming tortillas for about a minute, you can now start building your honey tacos. Place two tortillas on a plate and add one piece of mahi-mahi to each. Top with the shredded cabbage, squeeze lime over taco, add crema and drizzle with remaining honey.
Honey Sriracha Grilled Wings
Sriracha on wings, too spicy? Balance the heat with some sweet honey!
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups honey
4 lbs fresh chicken wings
3 cups rice wine vinegar
¼ cup Sriracha
2 tablespoons salt
Preparation:
Place wings in a large bowl and rinse with cool water. Add rice wine vinegar, sriracha, salt and ½ of the honey. Fold to incorporate all the ingredients and coat the wings evenly. Using the slow and low method of BBQ’ing, set grill temperature to 225-240 degrees. If using coals, let them burn off and move over to one side of the grill. Place the wings on the grill, cover with a lid and cook for 12-14 minutes before turning once and letting them cook for an additional 15-18 minutes. Open the lid and turn the wings one more time. Brush the remaining honey onto the wings. Let the wings cook for 5-8 more minutes, remove from heat and serve them up hot and juicy!
Find these and other great smoky, spicy and sweet pure honey grilling recipes by Chef Michell Sanchez visiting mielpura.org
About the National Honey Board
The National Honey Board is an industry-funded agriculture promotion group that works to educate consumers about the benefits and uses for honey and honey products through research, marketing and promotional programs. For more information, visit honey.com
About Chef Michell Sanchez
Born in Havana, Cuba, Chef Michell Sanchez has grown up in the kitchen, learning about the deep connection between family and food. Sanchez’s rich family history in both the restaurant and honey industry made a huge impact on his life, beckoning him to launch his own culinary venture as the owner and Executive Chef of Latin House Grill in Miami. Priding himself in presenting authentic food filled with lots of passion and zest, Sanchez has garnered local and world praise. He has been a featured guest on numerous morning shows and on the Food Network’s “Chopped” and “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives.” His team has also attained countless awards including the South Beach Food and Wine Festival’s “Burger Bash,” hosted by celebrity chef Rachael Ray.
American Bookkeeping Institute Now Teaching Students to Work Online as Independent Bookkeepers
POMPANO BEACH, Florida, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Bookkeeping Institute is an international institute recognized in the field of accounting and bookkeeping. The institute has now launched an online virtual program that teaches students from anywhere in the world how to work as independent bookkeepers. According to an institute spokesperson, the institute has a special interest in entrepreneurs and students who want to start, run and grow their own business. According to statistics and market trends published by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the accounting industry is poised for tremendous future growth. Their study suggests that by 2022, accounting services including CPA firms and the payroll processing industry in the United States will have reached $213.4 billion. “Statistics show that the accounting industry is one of the most promising industries in the U.S. in regards to future growth, that is why we want more young people to consider this opportunity we are providing,” states a spokesperson.
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The institute spokesperson also made an official press statement regarding their work and their new virtual bookkeeping course “Accounting is a doorway to new business opportunities for many across the globe. It is essential that young people find their career path at an early age. According to the Washington Examiner, out of the total U.S. Latino population, the young demographic under the age of 18 is the largest group. We want to give eager young students a chance to learn bookkeeping and become independent. We want to help them find their passion and start developing a career path. That is why American Bookkeeping Institute is now providing high quality virtual classes with cutting edge technology in both English and Spanish. Interested students can now learn bookkeeping online!”
He further added “Our experienced professionals work closely with students, sharing their accounting, teaching specialties and knowledge, all the while forming lasting bonds between the institute and students. This is what makes our online bookkeeping classes worthwhile.”
Senior tax accountant Michael Andrew also stated “American Bookkeeping Institute is an institution where people not only come to learn accounting but also learn how to be self-sufficient, independent, and to make money anywhere with Spanish or English businesses. We are excited about the start of the next semester in August; this is the opportunity for new students to enroll”.
Reportedly, Classes are given live online and students also have access to recorded classes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so they can review the topics at any time. In order to access the online bookkeeping classes, students only need a computer, iPad, tablet or smartphone with internet access.
“My professor Michael was excellent, his techniques and approach in answering exam questions was something I have never done or seen before, the live virtual classes were well done and prepared me for my success,” states current professional bookkeeper Paula L. Neilsen in her testimony of the tutoring provided by Michael Andrew.
American Bookkeeping Institute’s virtual bookkeeping classes are currently available for students in Latin America and North America who speak English or Spanish. For more details, interested people can visit www.americanbookkeeping.com and see the institute introduction video.
About American Bookkeeping Institute:
Headquartered in the United States, the American Bookkeeping Institute has been created to educate people in real business experience and job training. The academic program helps students in acquiring the necessary tools to start, run and grow their own business. The institute provides live classes, multimedia content; students can obtain a certification as a professional bookkeeper and a certification in QuickBooks Accounting Software.
American Bookkeeping Institute is now inviting people to support underprivileged future students to help them fulfill their educational dreams. More details can be seen on their fundraiser webpage at www.gofundme.com/supportastudentnow.
HITN-TV Reports Significant Ratings Boost in Q1 2016
BROOKLYN, New York, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) has announced a notable increase in its ratings in the first three months of this year. According to Rentrak figures, the network’s ratings were up 23% in the first quarter of 2016 in prime time and late fringe viewing.
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“Each new program we have added to our lineup since the beginning of the year has attracted additional viewers, which validates our programming shift in 2016,” said Eric Turpin, general manager of HITN.
Rentrak also reported that between fourth quarter 2015 and first quarter 2016 ratings grew 24% in two of the most attractive target markets for ad sales: men and women aged 18-49 with medium to high purchasing power. Both groups increased their prime time and late fringe viewership of the network.
The same source ranked HITN-TV among the top networks in urban centers with large Spanish-speaking populations, including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix and San Francisco in prime time and late fringe viewing.
One of the factors for the significant ratings boost was the network’s emphasis on updating its programming since the start of the year. Beginning in late 2015, HITN has signed a number of agreements with content providers including BBC, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, AccuWeather, and Chef Oropeza among others.
A renewed focus on educational programming has also resulted in a variety of factual and documentary programming popular with audiences, helping position HITN among the most-watched networks among US Spanish-speaking audiences.
Turpin said all the investments that HITN has made toward improving the quality of our content has produced strong viewership results in this first quarter, “HITN will continue to add targeted documentary, factual, lifestyle and original programming to build an even stronger audience in key Hispanic markets in the United States by the end of 2016.”
What: HITN-TV Report Significant Ratings Boost in 1Q 2016
When: 1Q 2016 Network Performance
Where: HITN-TV ( www.hitn.org/donde-ver-hitn )
Court of Appeal Strikes Down Law That Barred Worker Access to the Courts
FRESNO, California, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Court of Appeal yesterday turned back efforts by the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) to bar farm workers from exercising their constitutional right to challenge that agency’s decisions in court. In a unanimous decision, the Fifth District Court of Appeal struck down as unconstitutional a 2002 law that stripped workers of their right to seek invalidation of unlawful ALRB decisions in Superior Court.
This case arose after a Gerawan farmworker Lupe Garcia filed a lawsuit in Fresno Superior Court in which he claimed that the First Amendment was violated when the ALRB refused to permit him to silently observe the ALRB’s “on the record” proceedings concerning the terms of a contract to be imposed on him and all other Gerawan farm employees. Gerawan Farming supported Mr. Garcia in the Court of Appeal and in the Superior Court, and filed its own action seeking the same relief.
The 39-page decision in Garcia and Gerawan Farming, Inc. v. ALRB, Case No. F069896, held that the California Constitution barred the California Legislature from stripping workers of the right to bring claims in Superior Court. In reversing the dismissal of Mr. Garcia’s lawsuit, the Court of Appeal directed the Superior Court to hear the employee’s case.
In that lawsuit, Mr. Garcia argued that he, other farmworkers, and the public had a right “to attend and silently observe” ALRB on-the-record proceedings whereby this state agency imposed a forced collective bargaining “agreement,” at the request of the UFW, on Gerawan Farming and its employees. Mr. Garcia argued that the UFW’s longstanding abandonment of Gerawan’s workers forfeited its status to represent him in this compelled contracting process. The UFW and the ALRB demanded secret proceedings and successfully barred Mr. Garcia and other Gerawan employees from attending. The Board gave no reason for why he was excluded. Mr. Garcia’s suit and a companion suit by Gerawan will now return to the Superior Court for further proceedings.
The open hearing position advanced by Mr. Garcia and Gerawan was supported in the Court of Appeal by The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, The First Amendment Coalition, and The California Newspaper Publishers’ Association. These groups were represented by nationally recognized First Amendment expert UCLA Law Professor Eugene Volokh.
Gerawan co-owner Dan Gerawan stated, “While we are happy to return to the Superior Court and win again there, we wonder why the ALRB persists in its blatantly unconstitutional policy of barring workers from proceedings where their working conditions and wages are being addressed.”
“We call on the ALRB to rethink its position and agree to open proceedings even if the UFW wants them closed. The ALRB must protect workers first and foremost. The secret hearing policy is obviously unconstitutional and the ALRB should stop wasting taxpayer dollars defending it.”
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Oliver Retreads and the Michelin Family of Tires Offered at a New El Paso Facility
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., announced today the opening of the newest Oliver Rubber retread facility, Border Recapping, in El Paso, Texas. Operating under the Border International umbrella of companies, Border Recapping will increase Oliver Rubber’s capacity to service the Southwest market with the brand’s high-quality retreading and related services. In addition to Oliver retread products, the 32,000 square-foot facility will also offer new commercial-truck tire sales from the Michelin-family tire portfolio, including Michelin, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal brands.
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“Border Recapping/Border International has a clear commitment to fleet service and has strategically located this facility in the Southwest,” said Ralph Dimenna, chief operating officer for Michelin Americas Truck Tires Division. “Both companies highly value innovation, technology and service which are paramount to the customer.”
Border International is a full-service truck, trailer, parts, service, body shop and leasing dealership. Border Recapping will employ seven technicians.
“Strategically opening Border Recapping next to our Border International dealership will create a one-stop solution for our customers needing new tires or retreads in addition to the service, parts and equipment we already provide,” said Charlie Cogdill, general manager, Border Recapping. “Creating synergies that benefit our customers is a cornerstone of the Border International philosophy.”
ABOUT MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA
Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelinman.com) employs more than 22,650 and operates 20 major manufacturing plants. To learn more about truck tires and services, visit www.michelintruck.com.
ABOUT OLIVER
Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Oliver Rubber (www.oliverrubber.com) employs over 450 professionals in the design, chemistry, mixing, extrusion and pressing processes. Oliver Rubber is one of the leading providers of quality tread rubber products, services, manufacturing equipment and systems for the North American retreading industry and operates two manufacturing plants in the U.S. Oliver Rubber is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Michelin North America, which acquired the company in 2007.
ABOUT BORDER RECAPPING/BORDER INTERNATIONAL
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Border International has locations in El Paso, Texas; Las Cruces, N.M.; and Tucson, Ariz. A leader in the trucking industry throughout the Southwest region, Border International maintains a firm commitment to customers. With a staff of 190 employees, Border International offers new and pre-owned truck and trailer sales, service, leasing, and financing.