Truck Body Maker Morgan Celebrates 65th Anniversary
Morgan Corporation, a designer and producer of light- and medium-duty truck and van bodies, is celebrating the company’s 65th anniversary this year.
by Staff
February 9, 2017
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Photo: Morgan Corporation
Morgan Corporation, a designer and producer of light- and medium-duty truck and van bodies, is celebrating the company’s 65th anniversary this year.
Morgan was started in Morgantown, Penn., as a truck repair and welding shop in 1952. Today, the company has 12 manufacturing and service facilities located across the U.S. and Canada.
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Recently, Morgan announced plans to open new manufacturing and service facilities in the Midwest and New England in 2017 and 2018.
Morgan specializes in manufacturing Class 3 -7 straight truck bodies for dry-freight and refrigerated freight transportation.
“The evolution of our products is evidence of our ability and commitment to meet the unique and ever-changing needs of our customers,” said Paul Jarossy, director of marketing at Morgan. “With the launch of new products and designs, as well as the introduction of breakthrough technologies, Morgan continues to set new standards.”
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