Founded 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.
American Van EquipmentSince 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.HUNTINGTON, NY
Advantage Outfitters, LLCFounded in Valley Stream in 2004 by former cargo-van operator Kevin Parker, Advantage Outfitters turns commercial vans and pickups into organized, work-ready vehicles through custom upfitting and professional installation. Now owned by Kevin’s sons Brent and Rick, the company serves contractors, fleets, municipalities and dealerships from two regional facilities, with mobile installation available across the New York–New Jersey area and beyond. Advantage upfits more than 7,500 vans each year and backs its installation work with a lifetime warranty.VALLEY STREAM, NY
Service Van EquipmentSince 1984, Service Van Equipment has outfitted commercial vans and trucks in Central New York, turning cargo vehicles into organized mobile workspaces. The company handles custom upfits for individual contractors and fleets, with particular experience in Adrian Steel equipment and specialty builds such as mobile medical and law-enforcement vehicles. Its fleet work is shaped around reducing downtime, with the company reporting that many vehicles are road-ready in about two weeks.LIVERPOOL, 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