Arnold Thomas Hughes
In 1970 Arnold Hughes purchased a small garage and, in the process, acquired two hand crank Harvey Frost wrecker cranes. Assisted by his brother Roger, they went on to develop Malarnie Breakdowns, which is the oldest, largest and most modern fleet of equipment in the Orange Free State. Arnold is a member of SATRA, the Motor Industrial Federation and Friends of Towing. He is President of the Orange Free State Chapter of SATRA and is held in high regard by his peers.
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HALL OF FAME NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Tow Equipment/Product Innovation
Innovation of a product sold in the marketplace that has helped move the industry forward. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of service to the industry.
Exemplary Dedication
Candidate must have 20 years running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, promoting a positive image of the towing industry and have positive relations with the community, i.e., performing services for the community about and beyond the services for hire. Limit: One inductee per year.
Industry Leadership
Leadership involved with an outstanding project that has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry. Candidate must have minimum 10 years service to the towing industry.
Professional Achievement
Creating a product or service of any kind that has had a significant and lasting effect on thousands of towing professionals. Candidate Must have a minimum of 10 years to the industry.