Category: News

Safe Fleet Acquires Leading Rolling Tarp System Provider

BELTON, MO – August 18, 2023 – Safe Fleet, the leading supplier of safety solutions for fleet vehicles, has extended its tarp system capabilities with the acquisition of Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions, an industry-leading provider of rolling tarpaulin systems for flatbed and platform trailers.  Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions is a leading designer, manufacturer, installer and servicer of innovative rolling tarpaulin systems and replacement parts. Merlot’s unique segmented design provides the industry’s highest level of durability and lowest lifetime costs for fleets of all sizes and for truck and trailer owner/operators. For over...

Ed Peper Retiring from General Motors: A Look into His Career and Legacy

After a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Ed Peper is bidding adieu to General Motors. His influence and impact on the company have been nothing short of extraordinary, and his retirement marks the end of an era. A GM Veteran Ed Peper joined General Motors in 1984, making him a quintessential GM veteran. The dedication and passion he brought to the company throughout his successful career has been influential in shaping the company into what we know today. His 39 plus-years with General Motors...

TRANSFER FLOW TO HOST MANUFACTURING DAY EVENTWITH FACTORY TOURS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Designed to Expand Knowledge of Manufacturing and to Improve Public Perception of Manufacturing Career Opportunities (CHICO,CA) AUGUST 11, 2023 – To celebrate Manufacturing Day and their 40th anniversary inbusiness, Transfer Flow, a manufacturer of fuel tank systems for the automotive and recreationalvehicle industries, will open its doors to the Chico community on Friday, October 13. Planned eventsinclude factory tours of the manufacturing, welding, and engineering departments. Manufacturing Day is an annual national event supported by thousands of U.S. manufacturers thatwelcomes students, teachers, parents, job seekers, and...

Bucks Fabricating® Expands Shipping Options

Same great product with improved shipping and availability Hadley, PA – August 1, 2023: Bucks Fabricating®, Pennsylvania’s original roll-off container manufacturer, has expanded into Tishomingo, MS to better serve the Southern market. Manufacturing and stocking several of our WorkForce™ family of products there ensures customers receive the same great Bucks Fabricating® products with improved shipping and availability. Several years in the making, the recent Federal Signal acquisition of Bucks Fabricating® (Bucks) and all Deist Industries, LLC opened some exciting doors for the company. Now officially...

VENCO VENTURO PROMOTES IAN LAHMER TO VICE PRESIDENT, SALES AND MARKETING

Lahmer has spent 10 years with the company in various roles. Cincinnati, Ohio, June 22, 2023 – Venco Venturo®, an industry leader in the manufacturing, service and sales of work-ready service cranes, truck bodies, hoists and accessories since 1952, announces Ian Lahmer as its new vice president, sales and marketing. “I couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity, Lahmer said. “I look forward to working in new ways with all the amazing people here to lead our ongoing sales and marketing efforts.” Lahmer has worked...

VENCO VENTURO ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO LEADERSHIP TEAM

Several corporate roles filled at the 71-year-old company. Cincinnati, Ohio, June 22, 2023 – Venco Venturo®, an industry leader in the manufacturing, service and sales of work-ready service cranes, truck bodies, hoists and accessories since 1952, have made several changes to its leadership team.  The moves come as current President/Owner Brett Collins and Vice President of Finance/Owner Michael Strittholt begin to scale back from their respective roles to allow new members of the leadership team to grow into new positions. These structural changes went into...

Two InterMotive products now available for RAM chassis

AUBURN, CALIFORNIA – May 9, 2023 InterMotive Vehicle Controls, a leading manufacturer of electronic control systems, has added RAM to its list of available chassis for the EcoStar III™ idle mitigation product and the Engine Monitoring & Shutdown system. EcoStar III™ is an enhanced automatic engine stop/start system designed to reduce idling and optimize fuel economy. Users can custom program settings, track real-time data and more through the mobile app. The system also includes anti-theft features such as key-out mode, shift lock and automatic door lock. The Engine...

Commercial Vehicle Business Summit Spring 2023: Futurish of Commercial

On May 10-11, 2023, Work Truck Solutions will host the Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS), Spring 2023 , the only major summit dedicated to growing the commercial vehicle industry. Although nobody has a crystal ball to know what next month, next quarter, or next year will bring, it’s still important to prepare. And that means being educated about trends shaping the commercial vehicle space and what steps can help position your business for success. CVBS Spring 2023 will include a lineup of experts ranging from data/market...