Birchwood adds Kia dealership to lineup
Ex-Ortynsky store to relocate on Regent
By: Myron Love
Updated: September 19 at 09:15 AM CDT
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/autos/story/4228113p-4867635c.html
The Birchwood Automotive Group has purchased Terry Ortynsky Kia, effective Oct. 6, and will be relocating Birchwood Kia to 1364 Regent Ave. W., currently the home of Saturn of Regent. The Birchwood Group will be combining its two Saturn operations at its Saturn Saab of Pointe West location at the Pointe West Auto Centre.
… “The Birchwood Group was looking to acquire more franchises[,]” [Ortynsky said.]
The Birchwood Group currently has 15 franchised operations in Winnipeg, thereby providing Winnipeggers with the greatest breadth of products and services of any dealer group in the city.
“Kia is a world-class manufacturer of automobiles and its sales are growing tremendously,” says Steve Chipman, the Birchwood Group’s president. “Becoming a Kia dealer gives us an opportunity to be part of an exciting revolution in the global automotive market. Kia vehicles are perfectly situated to meet the growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles that are both reliable and stylish.”
…Ortynsky notes that some of the Terry Ortynsky Kia staff will be moving to his Nissan store while other staff members will join the new Birchwood Kia staff.
