LWG Acquires Midas Location in Omaha

By Christian Hinton
September 27, 2022

Leeds West Groups (LWG) has acquired a Midas location in Omaha, Nebraska from West Center Auto Repair. The purchase price and deal terms are not being disclosed, LWG says.

LWG says it owns and currently operates six Midas franchise locations across Nebraska. Of the current six locations, four are in Omaha, one is in Lincoln and the other is in Kearney. After this acquisition, LWG will own and operate all Midas locations in the State of Nebraska. This acquisition takes LWG’s total automotive retail locations to 121 with 38 Big O Tires and 83 Midas locations across the U.S.

OTC Introduces 12-Ton Steel Jack Stands

The S012 stands are ideal for mid-size, heavy-duty vehicles, as well as construction, fleet, agricultural and vocational vehicles.

By Christian Hinton
September 19, 2023

OTC released the S012, 12-ton steel jack stands constructed with high-quality steel for increased strength and safety in vehicle holding. According to the company, the S012 was designed to address technician and servicing needs head-on, as the stands are universal for most vehicles and ideal for mid-size, heavy-duty vehicles.