Perth Tire & Auto
Perth Tire & Auto opened in 1988 on Lorne Avenue and quickly outgrew that location, moving in 2000 to its current home at 38 Humber Street. For over three decades, founder Peter and his team of experienced technicians built a reputation for trusted tire and automotive service in Stratford. When Peter retired in September 2020, the business passed to a familiar face: Mark Van Nes, who had worked there many years earlier.
Nes-Tech Sales and Service
Nes-Tech Sales and Service opened in 1998 as a secondary farm occupation to supplement the farming income. Mark started out offering automotive service and the installation of snow removal equipment. Shortly after, sales of snow removal equipment were added, and in 2005 the business expanded to include zero-turn mower sales and service. As the business grew, additional staff were brought on to help manage the workload. By 2018, Nes-Tech had grown beyond a secondary farm occupation, leading to the decision to seek a new, permanent home.
Coming Together
In September 2020, Mark purchased Perth Tire & Auto, completed renovations, and brought Nes-Tech Sales and Service to 38 Humber Street. The experienced Perth Tire & Auto team stayed on, joined by the Nes-Tech team, combining decades of automotive, tire, and equipment experience under one roof. Mark's son Corey joined as a technician, with hopes of one day carrying the business into its second generation.
Perth Outdoor Power +
In September 2025, the outdoor power equipment division moved into a dedicated facility at 51 Griffith Road in Stratford. Outdoor power equipment had long been an important part of the Nes-Tech family, but operating both divisions under one roof meant compromises on space, focus, and the level of service each deserved. The move to Griffith Road changed that. With a space of its own, newly branded Perth Outdoor Power + is fully dedicated to the sales, service, and parts side of outdoor power equipment, from Stihl and Toro to Scag, Walker, and beyond. Customers visiting either location get the benefit of a team that's fully focused on their needs, without the distractions of a shared operation.