Tyre and rim and rubber track manufacturer Camoplast Solideal has acquired the assets of Jacksonville, Florida based Forklift Tires of Florida.

Forklift tires, offers a range of services including tyre replacement, on site repairs, puncture proofing and general field service. In addition it distributes a range of industrial and construction related tyre products.

Bob Bulger, vice president of Solideal USA said: “We are happy to welcome Bill Kines and the entire Forklift Tires of Florida team to the Camoplast Solideal family. They bring over 77 years of cumulative tire industry experience, along with a strong understanding of service excellence that fits ideally with the goals set out at Solideal USA. Through this acquisition, Solideal USA will be better positioned to meet the needs of our customer base, be they independent dealers or major national accounts.”

“This acquisition is significant, as it once again demonstrates our long term commitment to the material handling and construction industry providing industry leading service to our customers.”