TBB Market Watch - Sep 4th, 2023
 
 
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September 4, 2023
Editor's Note

It's Labor Day; it's hot, really hot, for many. Let's hope the outdoor labor has been minimal today—and that even outdoor recreation has been in moderate doses. For those catching up on emails Tuesday morning, good news: a short work week. Our weekly updates from and for trailer and truck equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors below, as always.

Industry Update
The electric truck and platform provider is working with Knapheide to increase flexibility and customization for electric vehicles
The truck body manufacturer recently donated a step van to a community organization in Sturgis, Michigan
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With over a half-century of manufacturing experience and 8 facilities across North America, Bull Moose Tube produces everything from A500 and A513 stock to specialized tubing such as weathering grade and our high-strength, low-weight Stratusteel.

Over the past five years, VIPAR Heavy Duty's Product Advisory councils have assisted the company in developing and refining programs and processes between the group's manufacturers...
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Be the king of the load with the Work Ready™ C550 55-ton construction trailer from Brandt. This workhorse trailer is easy to own and operate with ideal load versatility, avoiding downtime and safely keeping your load on the road in any conditions.

Bidding already is well underway for the more 160 terminals left over in the bankruptcy of the third-largest U.S. LTL, but the fate of its 14,000 tractors and 43,000 trailers ...
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From off-the-shelf, ready-to-ship, Edge Trims and Trim Seals to custom designed gaskets, we are a trusted supplier of edge trims, rubber seals and gaskets into the work truck and trailer industry. Visit us online to request your free samples.

Maritz has partnered with the commercial dealer and upfitter software provider to provide additional sales services and training to customers
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P.U.R is a hot-melt polyurethane undercoating that protects hardwood trailer floors against water damage and road debris. P.U.R works 11 times better and longer than water-based coatings.

According to a Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) report, 76% of middle-market manufacturers project overall performance improvements this year.