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Kerr\u2019s Tyre Group’s Farmer Autocare has acquired Hunters of Linlithgow, marking the first milestone in its plan to expand across Scotland.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year Farmer Autocare joined Belfast-based Kerr\u2019s Tyres Group. Hunters of Linlithgow will now join 21 Farmer Autocare centres across Scotland.<\/p>\n

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Alistair Brailey, Hunters of Linlithgow (left) and Norman Kerr, Kerr\u2019s Tyres Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alistair Brailey, general manager at Hunters of Linlithgow, said: \u201cSince 1943 we\u2019ve built a really special business in Hunters and our community knows it can rely on our brilliant team. We\u2019ve seen great growth over the last few years under the ownership of John and Mairi Hunter.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining Farmer Autocare is a really exciting opportunity for our team and our customers. Being part of a growing national network means we can keep delivering that high quality service while creating more prospects for our team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Norman Kerr, founder and CEO of Kerr\u2019s Tyres Group, added: \u201cThree months ago Farmer Autocare joined Kerr\u2019s Tyres Group and we said we\u2019d expand fast. This acquisition is a significant milestone as we begin our expansion and welcome more great local businesses to our growing team.<\/p>\n

\u201cHunters of Linlithgow is exactly the kind of business we want to bring into our group. It has skilled people, a loyal customer base and a commitment to doing things to the highest standards.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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