Summit VetPharm Launches Nationwide Program
January 15, 2010
RUTHERFORD, NJ – January 15 , 2010 – Furthering support of the good work of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), Summit VetPharm announced the launch of an exciting donation program with the nation’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires, TBC Corporation. The program, “Tires for Tails™” brought to you by Vectra® , not only helps support the work of the AVMF through financial contributions, but it also extends significant discounts to the veterinarian community for automobile tire purchases and services.
In addition to a generous initial donation to the AVMF by Summit VetPharm, $1 will be donated for every tire purchased through the program by veterinarians, their family and staff at any participating TBC retail outlet, including NTB®, Tire Kingdom® and Merchant's Tire®.
“We are very proud to have TBC Corporation as our partner. TBC is also a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, our parent company”, stated Julia Stephanus, President and CEO of Summit VetPharm. “This is a great example of how the diversity of Sumitomo’s businesses creates synergies that make it possible to bring together two very different industries for a good cause. Both Summit VetPharm and TBC are excited to be able to join forces to support the American Veterinary Medical Foundation and their important work in the animal healthcare field.“
The program’s mission is to support the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s many efforts on behalf of animals. The AVMF is the charitable arm of the AVMA that funds disaster response and emergency preparedness training and accepts charitable contributions on behalf of these efforts.
“We are very appreciative of Summit VetPharm’s continued commitment to the veterinary profession and animals in need,” commented Michael W. Cathey, AVMF Executive Director. “We were particularly impressed that Summit VetPharm has engaged a company outside of the animal healthcare industry, TBC, to collaborate in a donation program that will benefit veterinarians and animal care and will ultimately give our important mission much more exposure.”
Participating TBC retailers will provide special discounts including 10% off select tires, service and wheels, $7 off oil changes, free flat tire repair and/or free tire rotation. In order to participate in this special discount program, veterinarians and their family and staff should go to http://deals.tbccentral.com/tiresfortails/ to register and obtain a discount card. For further information or help registering call Summit VetPharm Customer Service at 1-800-999-0927.
Summit VetPharm is the manufacturer of the Vectra® line of vectoricides that are only available through licensed veterinarians. Every package of Vectra® is protected by Bloodhound® Technology, a proprietary track-and-trace system that ensures veterinary exclusivity. TBC operates more than 735 company owned stores under the brands Tire Kingdom, National Tire & Battery (NTB) and Merchant’s Tire and Auto, along with nearly 500 franchised Big O Tires® locations.
About Summit VetPharm
Founded by veterinarians and experienced industry professionals, Summit VetPharm is committed to protecting the health and welfare of both companion animals and veterinary practices. As a subsidiary of the Sumitomo Corporation and part of the Sumitomo Corporation group of companies, Summit VetPharm is backed by a longstanding reputation for values and ethics in business. Summit VetPharm is headquartered in Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. For more information, visit Summit VetPharm at www.summitvetpharm.com.
About TBC
TBC Corporation is one of the nation’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through a multi-channel strategy. The Company’s retail operations include company-operated retail centers under the “Tire Kingdom”, “Merchant’s Tire & Auto Centers” and “National Tire & Battery” brands and franchised retail tire stores under the
“Big O Tires” brand. TBC is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation and markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Company’s proprietary brands of tires have a reputation for quality, safety and value.
About AVMF
American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is the charitable arm of the AVMA. For over 40 years, AVMF has been dedicated to protecting and advancing the well-being and medical care of animals. Charitable contributions and support to the Foundation (AVMF) help veterinarians help animals. Funding priorities include state emergency preparedness, disaster planning, animal health studies and veterinary student scholarships. In the last decade, AVMF has awarded grants totaling over $7,500,000. For more information visit www.avmf.org.
The AVMA and its more than 80,0000 member veterinarians are engaged in a wide variety of activities dedicated to advancing the science and art of animal, human and public health. Visit the AVMA Web site at www.avma.org for more information.
Media Contacts:
Jewelle Yamada, Sumitomo Corporation of America, 212-207-0574
Vanessa Goldschneider, Sumitomo Corporation of America, 212-207-0567
Lora Vitek, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, 847-285-6709
Patrice Kelty-Webster, TBC Retail, 561-383-3000
