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Associated Press
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Rush Truck Centres of Canada Acquires Leeds Transit
MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Rush Truck Centres of Canada, a subsidiary of Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA and RUSHB), the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Leeds Transit, a leading Canadian bus dealership group covering Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes. The newly formed division will operate under the name Rush Bus Centres of Canada and will function as a separate business unit within Rush Truck Centres of Canada. As part of the acquisition, Rush Bus Centres will continue operations at Leeds Transit's current dealership locations in Elgin, Ontario; Woodstock, Ontario; and St-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Quebec. The division will offer the full lineup of IC Bus and Collins Bus products throughout its regional territory. 'We are very excited to announce this transaction,' said Kevin G. Tallman, CEO of Rush Truck Centres of Canada. 'Leeds Transit is a highly respected name in the bus industry. We are grateful to Kelly Backholm and his family for the opportunity to carry forward the legacy of this outstanding company. This acquisition supports our strategic goal to expand our geographic dealership footprint in Ontario and further diversify our product portfolio in Canada. I am pleased to welcome all Leeds Transit employees to the Rush Enterprises family, and we look forward to working with them to serve both existing and future bus customers across Eastern Canada.' 'After 55 years serving the Canadian bus market, Leeds Transit is very pleased that Rush Truck Centres of Canada will be leading our company forward. Rush Truck Centres is by far the best choice for all our employees and customers with their many service dealerships that were built on the same family values as ours. To all our Leeds employees, past and present, I would like to say thank you on behalf of Aaron, Brennan and myself, it's been one of the greatest honours of my life to work with you, and I'm looking forward to your continued success and growth,' adds Kelly Backholm, President, Leeds Transit. About Rush Truck Centres of Canada Rush Truck Centres of Canada is part of Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, with over 150 locations across 23 U.S. states and 15 dealerships plus 6 associate locations in Ontario, Canada. Since 1973, Rush has provided a full-service, one-stop shop for commercial vehicles, offering new and used sales for heavy- and medium-duty brands including International Truck, IC Bus, Collins Bus, Isuzu, Kalmar Ottawa, and Battle Motors. The company also offers heavy-haul and live bottom trailers, parts, service, collision repair, and leasing and rental solutions through Idealease. For more information, visit About Leeds Transit Founded in 1970 by Roy Backholm and currently led by Kelly Backholm, Leeds Transit has grown into the largest bus dealership group in Canada. Leeds Transit is a full-service commercial and school bus dealership group offering parts, sales, and service for IC Bus, Collins and Trans Tech, from three locations in Ontario and Quebec. SOURCE Rush Truck Centres of Canada
Associated Press
13-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Curve Dental Enhances Practice Efficiency with Mango Voice AI-Powered Call Documentation
New AI integration provides automated call documentation, improving practice efficiency and enhancing patient communication. ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Curve Dental ®, the leading provider of all-in-one cloud-based dental practice management software, has integrated with Mango Voice to deliver AI-powered call documentation technology in Curve's award-winning business solution for dental professionals. This integration allows dental practices to automate patient call summaries, reduce manual data entry, and streamline practice workflows—all within the Curve Dental platform. By leveraging Mango Voice's advanced AI capabilities, dental practices can now seamlessly capture and store patient call summaries without the burden of manual note-taking. Mango Voice + AI Integration: Automating and Simplifying Call Documentation for Dental Professionals With this powerful integration, dental teams can focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks, improving efficiency. Key Benefits of Mango Voice + AI Integration: Automatic Call Summaries: AI-powered transcription and call summaries are securely stored in the patient's record, reducing manual documentation. Streamlined Workflows: Simplifies tedious administrative tasks and provides a consistent and detailed audit trail for every patient phone call. Enhanced Productivity: Features like missed call auto-texts, call forwarding, voicemail overrides, and analytics help practices manage patient communication more effectively. How to Activate: Current Mango Voice users can enable this feature immediately at Curve Dental customers also enjoy exclusive discounts on Mango Voice services at 'By integrating Mango Voice's AI-powered call documentation into the Curve platform, we're giving dental teams a powerful tool to reduce administrative burden and improve accuracy,' said Jana Macon, President of Curve Dental. 'This collaboration ensures our customers have access to cutting-edge AI solutions that make practice operations smoother and patient communication more efficient.' Kevin Tallman, CEO at Mango Voice, added: 'Our integration with Curve makes it easier than ever for dental practices to take advantage of AI-driven call documentation. By integrating our technology directly into Curve's cloud-based system, we're helping practices save time, improve patient interactions, and enhance overall efficiency.'' Redefining Dental Technology: Curve Dental Continues to Disrupt the Industry with State-of-the-Art Advancements The Mango Voice + AI integration is part of Curve Dental's ongoing commitment to providing the most comprehensive, cloud-based practice management solution for modern dental teams. This enhancement builds on the success of the newly launched Curve Chat and the game-changing Curve Mobile App, which offers MMS messaging and seamless Mango Voice integration, giving practices greater flexibility in managing patient communications. About Curve Dental Curve Dental is the leading provider of cloud-based, all-in-one dental practice management software for dental professionals and practices of all sizes across the United States and Canada. With powerful features like imaging, scheduling, billing, patient engagement, and more, Curve empowers dental professionals to optimize practice efficiency and elevate patient experiences—all from one easy-to-use platform and industry disrupting mobile app. Learn more at or call 1-888-910-HERO for more information.
