Since 1978, American Van Equipment has manufactured work-vehicle equipment, beginning with ladder racks and van shelving and expanding into practical storage solutions for commercial vans and pickup trucks. Unlike a typical catalog retailer, the Lakewood company makes most of what it sells and operates from a 130,000-plus-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility staffed by more than 100 employees. Its products are sold directly to contractors and service professionals across the United States.
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Vantech USAFounded in Brooklyn in 2006, Vantech USA manufactures ladder racks, cargo racks and van interiors engineered for working tradespeople. The company now ships its products from warehouses in New York and California, with fit-specific systems covering more than 50 vehicle makes and a catalog of over 550 products. Its rack systems carry stated per-bar load ratings, reflecting Vantech’s emphasis on clearly specified equipment for work vans and trucks.AMITYVILLE, NY
American Truck EquipmentSince 1969, American Truck Equipment has outfitted commercial vans and trucks for owners across Greater Cleveland, combining custom in-house designs with Ranger Design solutions. The Brook Park company became Greater Cleveland’s authorized Ranger Design dealer in 2016 and also provides on-site installation and custom fabrication for specialized vehicle configurations. Its showroom gives contractors and service professionals a place to plan practical mobile workspaces in person.BROOK PARK, OH
Messer Truck and VanFounded in Portland, Maine, in 1899 as a one-man blacksmith shop, Messer Truck and Van now builds and installs custom equipment that turns trucks and vans into work-ready vehicles. The fourth-generation, family-owned company has evolved from making wagons and early truck bodies to supporting individual work vehicles and standardized commercial fleets across Maine and Ohio. Its long-running connection to the trade is reflected in a 125-year history and a hands-on process that includes in-house installation, inspection, repairs, and fleet support.COLUMBUS, OH
Knapheide Manufacturing CompanyFounded in Quincy, Illinois, in 1848 as a wagon builder, Knapheide Manufacturing Company now makes commercial truck bodies, van equipment and complete work-vehicle upfits. Six generations of Knapheide leadership have carried the business from its Mississippi River roots into a large operation with more than 2,500 employees, a 188,000-square-foot aluminum plant and a network of over 250 upfit partners. Its manufacturing, engineering and installation capabilities support both standard work trucks and custom-built vehicles for businesses across North America.NEW CARLISLE, OH