
East Manufacturing named Waters Truck & Tractor and Waters International Trucks as authorized East dealers. The Mississippi-based companies will offer East’s full line of flatbed, drop deck and dump trailers.
East Manufacturing named Waters Truck & Tractor and Waters International Trucks as authorized East dealers. Waters will offer East’s full line of flatbed, drop deck and dump trailers.

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East Manufacturing named Waters Truck & Tractor and Waters International Trucks as authorized East dealers. The Mississippi-based companies will offer East’s full line of flatbed, drop deck and dump trailers.
“East has a reputation for premium products and we are excited to offer their trailers throughout our markets,” said Mike Waters, president of Waters.
Waters has six full-service locations as well as a truck and tire service location and a wrecker service location. They have store locations in Meridian, Kosciusko, Natchez and Hattiesburg, Miss. The company was originally established in the 1920s as a Buick dealership and repair shop.
“As a well-established dealer with a family reputation for great customer service, we are excited to have Waters Companies as the newest member of our dealer network,” said Dave de Poincy, president of East.
For more information on Waters Companies, click here.

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