Trail King Industries has acquired aluminum grain trailer maker Dakota Trailer Manufacturing expanding the company’s agricultural product line.
by Staff
May 1, 2015
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Trail King Industries has acquired aluminum grain trailer maker Dakota Trailer Manufacturing expanding the company’s agricultural product line.
“Our sights are set on continuing to exceed dealers’ and customers’ expectations by providing new solutions that complement Trail King’s current offerings,” said Bruce Yakley, president and CEO of Trail King.
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The move is part of the company’s long-term strategic growth plan. With the acquisition, Trail King now offers aluminum grain trailers in sizes ranging from 21 feet to 51 feet. Trail King manufactures trailers for agricultural, commercial, construction, material hauling and specialized hauling equipment uses.
“Trail King’s proven success, widely-recognized brand value and expansive dealer and customer reach makes it an exemplary home for Dakota Trailer with boundless possibilities for the future,” said Brian Strahl, president and owner of Dakota Trailer.
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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