Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., a California-based manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated vans and Tautliner curtainsided trailers is expanding its Paragould, Ark., dry van plant.

Centrally located to serve the U.S. as well as Mexico, the plant will now boast a second assembly line, which will serve to boost production output as well as provide an extra degree of manufacturing flexibility and versatility. Encompassing about 80,000 square feet, the added assembly line will allow Utility Trailer to keep up with demand for its 3000D dry van as well as meet growing demand for the 4000D-X. It is anticipated that the 4 million-dollar expansion will add about 100 jobs to the local economy.
"We manufacture the 4000D-X, our newest dry van, as well as our 3000D dry van at the Paragould plant. The 4000D-X leverages the innovative features of our 3000D to offer greater productivity, versatility and durability than before," said Craig Bennett, senior vice president of sales and marketing.