East Manufacturing Names Gulf Coast an Authorized Dealer
East Manufacturing has named Gulf Coast Truck and Equipment Co., as an authorized dealer carrying the full line of East trailers.
by Staff
June 8, 2016
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Photo: East Manufacturing
East Manufacturing has named Gulf Coast Truck and Equipment Co., as an authorized dealer carrying the full line of East trailers.
“We are pleased to have Gulf Coast with their strong commitment to customer service join our dealer network,” said Dave de Poincy, president of East. “Their knowledge and sales expertise will further contribute to the success of East.”
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The dealer will now also carry East’s flatbed, drop deck, dump and refuse trailers along with parts and service.
“We look forward to supporting the strong brand name and product offering that has made East Manufacturing an industry leader,” said J.R. Cross, Jr., president, Gulf Coast.
The companies also said they plan to coordinate deployment planning across priority freight corridors and define routes and operational design domains for U.S. commercial service while laying the groundwork for expansion into key European markets.
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