When opportunity knocks, the smart man takes advantage of his experience. With 28 years behind him, that’s exactly what Doug Strunk did when he opened a new Gem County business — Manufactured & Modular Axle & Tire.
Partnering with the company headquartered in Colorado, the business will refurbish mobile home axles. In addition, they will sell mobile home repair items, such as skirting or tie downs.
Each section of a mobile home has five to six axles. Once the home is placed on site, the axles must be refurbished before they are used again. The Strunk does similar work to the east.
Strunk expects to employ a dozen people before the end of next month. He already has hired several people with strong business experience.
Tires will be reused when possible. But, when the tire is damaged beyond use, they still have a life. These tires are not steelbelted, making them easy for recycling. Most of them will be ground up for items such as playgrounds or at railroad crossings.
While you may see stacks of axles or tires at the 843 N. Washington Ave. location, remember, they are constantly moving in and out. They are not the same ones you saw last month. contract includes most of the axles in the Northwest. Axles will come to Emmett, be repaired and refurbished and sent back to the manufacturer for use again. With a significant number of mobile home manufacturers in the Treasure Valley, Strunk is confident for a strong market.
“If you see a mobile home on the road, more than likely the axles were refurbished in Emmett — and will continue to be refurbished in Emmett,” Strunk said.
Because the customer base covers several states, the local economy is usually not a factor in the amount of business that will come through the gates. The Colorado base
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