Posts by Rich Markey
Knapheide Upfits Bus into Mobile Student Learning Lab
“It was clear that what we needed and what Knapheide had to offer were a perfect fit.” – Carla Gay, Gresham-Barlow School District Serving a student population of more than 11,800 across grades K-12, Oregon’s Gresham-Barlow School District encompasses 18 schools across the area. Recently, the district brought to life an educational innovation known as…
Read MoreAluminum Flatbed Truck Becomes Ultimate Recreational Rig
Unlike conventional Knapheide users who utilize our truck beds and bodies on jobsites across America, Nate Kruse is flipping the script, using his Knapheide for the purpose of recreation. A few years ago, Kruse became interested in “overlanding,” a popular hobby involving on-road and off-road “adventure travel” utilizing four-wheel drive vehicles. “I was really getting…
Read MoreHome Theater Installer Tunes into a KUV for Remote Work
Home theaters have become increasingly popular in households across the US, particularly during the pandemic. As television and movies experienced an uptick in popularity (thanks in part to many studios releasing blockbuster films directly to streaming platforms), the professionals who create home theaters also enjoyed the resulting boost in business. One such company is Federal…
Read MoreCustom Gooseneck Flatbed Truck Gives Sandblaster Greater Flexibility
Like countless others throughout 2020, Mark Wenger found himself in a state of uncertainty as Covid-19 left him a casualty of job loss in the wake of the pandemic. For the previous eight years, Wenger had served as a corporate sales professional. “Two days before going back to work after a 90-day furlough due to…
Read MoreSaw Truck Makes the Cut for Concrete Contractor
Houston-based Holes Inc. has been in business since 1972, serving the states of Texas and Louisiana with concrete sawing and drilling, removal of concrete, ground penetration, radar and anchor bolt installation, and more. Providing services for multiple customer segments including residential, commercial, heavy highway, industrial, and petrochemical, Holes Inc. required a versatile work truck solution…
Read MoreVersatility was Vital for Fire Department’s Custom Service Truck
Responding to any call, the brave individuals of the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company must act swiftly in high stakes situations. Doing so requires extensive training and knowledge, excellent communication, and teamwork. Having the proper tools at their disposal plays an equally pivotal role in this line of work. And when it comes to keeping those tools…
Read MoreKnapheide Launches New Aluminum Landscaper Truck Body
As we’ve done since our inception in 1848, Knapheide continues to evolve, changing with the times to meet the latest demands, trends, and innovations of our ever-changing industry. Part of that continual evolution is finding more efficient ways to create our products. And like many other manufacturers, the use of aluminum as a lightweight alternative…
Read MoreService Truck Strengthens Capabilities for Industrial Pump Repairer
Like many other customers, GPM believes in American-made products with a long-standing track record of success, reliability, and quality. So, when looking for a service body upfit for their newest service truck, the company knew Knapheide was the first place to turn. Established in 1978 and headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota (with additional sales and service…
Read MoreRustic Furniture Maker’s Vintage Service Truck Stands Test of Time
Time-tested longevity is the common thread that binds together Knapheide and Idaho-based woodworking outfit Modern Timber. And while most of our customer stories shine the spotlight on the latest and greatest products from Knapheide, it brings an equal sense of pride to tell the story of a body that’s been around the block a time…
Read MorePartnership Produces Specialized Vehicle for Cleaning Industry
“It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it.” For James Longley, dirty jobs have kept him in business for the past two decades. Longley owns and operates Professional Cleaning Supply, Inc. (PCS) and its subsidiary, Gorilla Truck Box, in Oklahoma. PCS, founded in 2000, specializes in providing supplies for professional carpet cleaning companies,…
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