Category: Knapheide

Knapheide Expands Hometown Headquarters

Quincy, Ill. – The Knapheide Manufacturing Company is expanding its headquarters at 1848Westphalia Strasse in Quincy, Ill., through its Northeast Expansion project.“It is one of many ongoing projects that we have right now to sustainably grow our company andwill allow us to better serve our customers,” Bo Knapheide, president and CEO, said.The expansion is set to increase Knapheide’s existing facility by 153,797 square feet.“The new building space will connect to our current shop and will become a dedicated area formaterial storage and shop offices,” Chris...

UNVEILING THE FUTURE: DEBUTING THE ALUMINUM KNAPHEIDE MECHANICS SERVICE TRUCK

The Knapheide Mechanics Service Truck (KMS) is a solution that has been trusted by work truck owners and operators for years, chosen for its durability and weight savings. And now, there’s a new option on the horizon for those looking to invest in even longer-lasting, lighter-weight workstations on wheels. INTRODUCING THE AKMS16 Knapheide showcased its Aluminum KMS16-09 prototype in Indianapolis, Ind., at the National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Week expo in March. The AKMS16 combines steel and aluminum: The crane compartment and understructure are...

WATCH + LISTEN: WTW24 | Knapheide | Mandar Dighe

Mandar Dighe, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Knapheide spoke with Kevin Kinell, CTO, Work Truck Solutions at the 2024 Work Truck Week- nailing home the importance of coming to the show, highlighting their impressive portfolio of work truck solutions, and rounding out their 175th+ year in business. https://www.knapheide.com/

NEW TAILLIGHT UPGRADE OPTION FOR KNAPHEIDE PLATFORM TRUCK BODIES

First Published at Knapheide.com/Blog We all know that taillights are essential for safety. However, not all taillights are equal. Until recently, only OEM chassis cab taillights were available for Knapheide Platform Bodies. And while those taillights are capable of the basic necessary functions, they lack a capability needed by many work truck users: strobe. The strobe taillight is designed to a emit bright, flashing light. This lighting is an important safety feature for work truck users, as it helps increase visibility, especially in low-light or high-traffic...

TOOLBOX NEWS: KNAPHEIDE EMPLOYEES HELP BRING HO-HO-HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO ILLINOIS VETERANS’ HOME RESIDENTS

Knapheide employees dedicated their time, talents and treasures to bring joy to residents of the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy, Ill., on December 19, 2023. “During Christmas, there is so much that draws our attention, and there are so many opportunities to donate and help kids and families in need, but it seems like, in general, the older generations are forgotten. I love that this program reminds them that we haven’t,” Stacy Houghton, Customer Service Representative and Veterans Tree co-organizer at Knapheide, said. “When you...

KNAPHEIDE BLOG: 5 WAYS TO GET YOUR BUSINESS FOUND ONLINE

First Published at Knapheide.com/blog These days, it’s not enough to just have a website. After all, there are billions, yes, you read that right, BILLIONS, of web pages out there. And even though many of those pages have no relevance to your business’s site, they’re still your competition. Their content and make-up can make it challenging for search engine users to find you, even when the users are purposefully looking. So, the question is, what are you doing to set your website apart from the others?...

KNAPHEIDE: 5 EASY WAYS TO GENERATE MORE ONLINE LEADS IN VEHICLE SALES

READ ENTIRE ARTILCE AT KNAPHEIDE’S BLOG While your online inventory may be raking in leads for your retail business, can the same be said about your online commercial inventory? The generation of leads is crucial for the survival of many businesses, including auto dealerships. Keep reading to learn more about lead generation and easy ways to optimize your online inventory to draw in more potential customers. FIRST, WHAT ARE LEADS? According to HubSpot, “a lead is any person who indicates interest in a company’s product or...

Knapheide Manufacturing Company Launches Hard at Work Photo Contest

Quincy, Ill. – The Knapheide Manufacturing Company recently announced the launch of its Hard at Work Photo Contest; the competition is set to highlight the variety of Knapheide truck and van body applications and will be accepting entries online through July 30, 2023, at 11:59:59 p.m. CST. Three winners will be selected by a committee of Knapheide employees. The committee is looking for eye-catching photos of Knapheide truck or van bodies using the elements of setting, camera angles and lighting. The winning photos will be...