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Utility Side Skirt 120A-4
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company introduces Utility Side Skirt 120A-4, the company’s new advanced aerodynamic side skirt design.

Watson & Chalin Trailer Axles
Watson & Chalin trailer axles are available in capacities up to 25,000 pounds, N or P spindles, drum or disc brakes, and various wall thicknesses.

Wabash National Purchases Assets of Beall Corporation
Wabash National Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of the tank and trailer business of Beall Corporation.

KNL Holdings Acquires Steco Trailers
GEFCO, Inc., an Astec Industries Company, announced an agreement to sell its Steco Trailer product line to KNL Holdings, LLC

Buffers USA Named Distributor for MacGregor and Allset
Cargotec has appointed Buffers USA Inc as distributor for its MacGregor and Allset brands of lashing equipment,

Jim Pines Resigns from Great Dane
Great Dane Trailers announces that Jim Pines, Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations will step down from his role at the end of 2011.

Cozad Acquires Reliance Trailer
Cozad Trailer Sales, LLC, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Reliance Trailer Co., and Reliance Trailer Sales, LLC.

Advanced Trailer Awarded U.S. Patent
The Advanced Trailer has a unique drying system that can dry, store and transport peanuts and other agricultural products.

Phill Pines Retiring from Great Dane
Great Dane Trailers president and chief operating officer Phill Pines will retire at the end of this year after more than 50 years in the trailer industry.

New Life Acquires Trailmobile Parts
New Life Transport Parts Center, Grand Rapids Michigan, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Trailmobile Parts, Erlanger Kentucky.

Arc-Zone Web Store Updated
Arc-Zone, the first internet- only company to sell welding and cutting accessories online, has re-launched its web superstore.

Doonan Specialized Trailer Acquires Chaparral Manufacturing
Doonan Specialized Trailer Acquires Chaparral Manufacturing Doonan Specialized Trailer, LLC has acquired the assets of Chaparral Manufacturing, Inc. Chaparral has