Optimizing Operations in Manufacturing

At the time of this writing, Knapheide is investing heavily in improving our operational efficiency by aggressively attacking waste in our processes and devoting significant resources to the implementation of automation. Ahead, I’ll focus on the reduction of waste in manufacturing processes. Running an efficient operation is always a top goal of operations leaders, however…

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Ready, or not, for EVs?

Ford, Ram, GM Aluminum UB

The following editorial appeared in the January print edition of Trailer/Body Builders, the Work Truck Week preview edition. This article has been republished with the permission of the author, Trailer/Body Builders, and Endeavor Business Media. In the four years I’ve been covering The Work Truck Show for TBB, electric vehicles have taken up an increasing…

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How Knapheide is Engineering for the Rise of Electric Work Vehicles

Engineering

It seems like you can’t get far into a conversation about work trucks these days without someone mentioning electric vehicles (EVs). The first question usually asked of Knapheide is, “what are you doing with EVs?” The simple answer to that question is, “the same things we’ve been doing before with commercial vehicles.” However, it is…

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Knapheide Employees Provide Holiday Gifts for Veterans

Knapheide’s annual tradition of providing gifts for our local military veterans continued this holiday season with the return of the Knapheide Veterans Tree.  In 2021, with the help of our wonderful employees, Knapheide was able to collect and donate hundreds of gifts to residents of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois.  “It was a…

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Service Truck a Hole in One for Golf Cart Mobile Mechanic

“I am proud to say that Knapheide has helped us build the business to where it is today.” KJ Pringle has always been interested in moving parts and vehicles.  “Basically, anything with wheels or an engine/motor has always grabbed my attention,” Pringle says. “And with golf carts being extremely popular in the Charleston [South Carolina]…

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Classes in Session: Understanding Vehicle Classifications

The roads we travel daily are utilized by working vehicles of all shapes and sizes. From a crew cab work truck headed a few miles up the road to a new jobsite to an 18 wheeler traversing countless miles, each of these workhorses are grouped into their own specific, designated class. Eight classes of commercial…

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Leading the Charge: Is Electric the Future of Fleet?

The race is well underway as major automakers and startups work diligently to bring all-electric trucks to market. Though these companies are largely targeting the “daily driver” segment, it’s no secret that there remains great potential in commercial applications for hybrids and electric vehicles. While significant social buzz and pre-order numbers indicate that many casual…

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Knapheide Nostalgia: A Look Back at Our Website 20 Years Ago

Ah, the internet. It’s arguably one of the world’s greatest resources. It’s a great way to educate, share life updates, grow your business, become a viral sensation, and so much more. It’s also chock-full of history. Sometimes (like reviewing your Facebook posts from 2007) looking back on that history can be a bit, well, cringeworthy.…

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Knapheide Releases Next Generation of Gooseneck Flatbed Truck Bodies

The Next Generation of Platform Gooseneck Bodies Has Arrived Knapheide has unveiled the new PGT series, a redesign of the popular PGN series that now incorporates B&W’s Turnoverball® Gooseneck Hitch. In an effort to continue best serving tradespeople throughout North America, Knapheide re-engineered the platform lineup with the following customer-focused improvements: Incorporated B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck…

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Service and Mechanics Trucks Meet Sewer Infrastructure Demands

“It is a good feeling when you pull onto a jobsite and a group of people have to come check out our service trucks.” Founded in 1956, the Franklin Township Sewerage Authority in Somerset County, New Jersey serves a population of over 65,000 residents across 46 square miles. “We service about 200 miles of sewer…

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