Tucker Rocky growing on all fronts: one of the industry's largest distributors reports continued strong sales at its recent national meeting.(AFTERMARKET)(Ed Tucker Distributor Inc.)

Powersports Business, February, 2007

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- Tucker Rocky's growth in sales that the privately held distributor has reported in recent years hasn't slowed down.

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Company President Steve Johnson told Powersports Business the Texas-based distributor has had "compounded double-digit year growth," and that trend continued in 2006.

The growth has been fueled by a steady increase in ATV accessory business, an expanded sales force, the company's continued pursuit of additional manufacturers and improved communications with its suppliers in an effort to improve fill rates.

Last year, Tucker Rocky added 88 new suppliers, company officials reported at their national sales meeting Jan. 19-21. About 90 vendors were on hand, including Elka...

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