Southfield, MI (January 27, 2025) – Clarience Technologies, a global provider of visibility and safety and digital technology solutions for transportation, adds Ranger Design, a leading manufacturer of high-quality upfitting solutions for commercial vehicles to its team of companies. This addition strengthens Clarience Technologies’ position as a premier provider of work truck solutions and extends its capabilities as a trusted upfit solutions provider.

Brian Kupchella, CEO of Clarience Technologies, says, “We are excited to welcome Ranger Design to the Clarience Technologies team of companies. This acquisition aligns with our vision to provide visionary technology for all transportation, to help make the world safer and create superior value for our customers and the communities we serve.”

Ranger Design is renowned for its complete suite of upfitting solutions that enhance the efficiency and safety of work trucks.  Its commitment to the customer experience through product quality, innovation, reliability and speed of delivery makes Ranger Design a sought-after brand for commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and major fleets.

Ranger Design joins other prominent Clarience Technologies brands serving the commercial vehicle market such as Truck-Lite, Safe Fleet, Pressure Systems International, DAVCO, Prime Design, American Van, ECCO, and Rear View Safety.  Collaboration with these leading brands creates a winning value proposition for all fleet operators looking for high-quality, engineered upfit solutions.

Ron Cowie, CEO of Ranger Design, emphasized the benefits to the commercial vehicle market, saying, “Joining Clarience Technologies is a significant milestone for Ranger Design. This partnership will allow us to leverage combined resources and expertise to better serve our customers. Together, we will continue to innovate and provide the highest quality upfit solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.”

The acquisition of Ranger Design underscores Clarience Technologies’ commitment to excellence and customer-centric solutions. Customers can expect enhanced access to a broader range of products and services that enhance operational efficiency and fleet safety.

About Clarience Technologies: Clarience Technologies is a global leader of visibility, safety and digital technologies for transportation. Born from a collection of premium brands each with a long track record of innovation, its solutions include vehicle lighting, camera and vision systems, telematics and safety solutions that protect our world and our livelihoods by keeping people, assets and businesses safe, secure and productive. Its team of companies includes Truck-Lite, DAVCO, Road Ready, RIGID, Lumitec, ECCO, Code 3, LED Autolamps, Pressure Systems International, Safe Fleet and Ranger Design. For more information, visit www.clariencetechnologies.com.

About Ranger Design: Established in 1988, Ranger Design is the brainchild of two brothers with a shared passion for innovation and service. Offering leading-edge van storage systems and turnkey solutions for the past 35 years for fleets, OEMs and tradespeople, Ranger Design has been committed to developing tough, innovative products to help fleet tradespeople work more efficiently and safely. With factories in Montreal (Canada), Rochester (NY), Seattle (WA), and Ladson (SC), plus its network of over 200 resellers across North America, Ranger Design has progressed far beyond its humble beginnings.   For more info visit www.rangerdesign.com.