Established in 1935 as a garage welding shop in Botkins, Brown Industrial now builds custom WaBo truck bodies and trailers for rendering and organic-waste operations while handling metal fabrication work from prototypes through production runs. The fourth-generation family-owned company operates from more than 135,000 square feet and pairs its long history in mobile rendering equipment with in-house engineering and personal customer service.
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
Brothers Body and Equipment, LLCSince 1975, Brothers Body and Equipment has built severe-duty custom truck bodies, trailers and specialty vehicles for government, private-sector and amusement customers. The Galion company is the exclusive manufacturer of Otterbacher trailers and operates from a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, where it also provides heavy maintenance and repair for all makes and models. Brothers is certified as both a service-disabled veteran-owned small business and an SBA HUBZone company.GALION, 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