PRE-Q GALGO Corporation took part in Steve Shannon Tire's retread plant open house, joining the host company in presenting the retreading process to customers, guests and their families.
Preparations began well before the doors opened. The day before the event, Steve Shannon, Herb Shannon, Jesse Shannon and Steven Shannon started cooking a 300-pound pig for the barbecue. The meat required 18 hours of slow cooking and an all-night effort from the hosts.
The open house ran from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and drew more than 150 customers. Attractions included go-kart racing contests, family-friendly games, prize drawings and cotton candy, alongside a fully catered lunch built around the slow-cooked barbecue.
PRE-Q GALGO added its own draw, inviting attendees to register at its booth for a chance to win a 65-inch television. The company also used the setting to reinforce the benefits of retreading with visitors.
The retread plant itself was the centerpiece. Ben Williams, Field Technician and Midwest Regional Sales Manager at PRE-Q GALGO, and Eric McCracken, Vice President of Commercial Sales and Retreading at Steve Shannon Tire, led guided tours throughout the day. The two walked customers and guests through the retreading process, explaining each station and demonstrating how worn tires are refurbished and given new life using Pre-Q tread and the no Splice O-tread. According to the company, the tours drew strong enthusiasm, with participants asking detailed questions about the equipment, processes and workmanship involved in producing a quality retreaded tire.