Tank Production Growing at Wabash National HQ
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA subsidiary of Lafayette-based Wabash National Corp. (NYSE: WNC) is expanding production at the truck trailer manufacturer's headquarters. Brenner Tank, which has its primary operations in Wisconsin, manufactures aluminum and steel tank trailers for the chemical and petroleum industries. June 16, 2014
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FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Brenner Tank, a leading manufacturer of chemical tank trailers and part of Wabash National Corporation's (NYSE: WNC) Walker Group division, today announced it has expanded production to Wabash National's facilities in Lafayette, Indiana.
“By leveraging our North American manufacturing footprint, we can provide customers with greater access to our broad portfolio of leading-brand tank trailer products,” said Mark Weber, senior vice president and president of the Diversified Products Group at Wabash National. “Expanding Brenner's technology, manufacturing processes and expertise to our Lafayette campus will help accelerate growth and enhance customer access in key tank markets.”
Brenner Tank, with primary manufacturing in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, has an extensive line of aluminum and stainless steel tank trailers to meet a wide array of needs in the chemical and petroleum markets. The Lafayette operations will continue to expand that product offering to include the manufacture of carbon steel tanks, as well as providing dedicated FRP tank trailer capacity. In addition, the Lafayette facility will produce aluminum tank trailers and expand Wabash National's truck mounted equipment offerings.
“The expanded manufacturing footprint makes it easier for customers to own Brenner Tank trailers,” said Jim Miller, vice president of sales and marketing at Walker Group. “We've also been enhancing our customer support network throughout the United States to provide an even greater level of service our customers expect.”
For more information about Brenner Tank, please visit www.brennertank.com or call (800) 558-9750.
The Walker Group, a division of Wabash National Corporation, is a leading North American manufacturer of high-quality, custom-engineered stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steel liquid transportation systems. Its tank trailer products are marketed under several industry-leading brand names, including Walker, Brenner, Beall, Bulk, Progress and Garsite.
About Wabash National Corporation
Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) is a diversified industrial manufacturer and North America's leading producer of semi trailers and liquid transportation systems. Established in 1985, the company specializes in the design and production of dry freight vans, refrigerated vans, platform trailers, liquid tank trailers, intermodal equipment, engineered products and composite products. Its innovative products are sold under the following brand names: Wabash National, Transcraft, Benson, DuraPlate, Walker Transport, Walker Defense Group, Walker Barrier Systems, Walker Engineered Products, Brenner Tank, Beall, Garsite, Progress Tank, TST, Bulk Tank International and Extract Technology. To learn more, visit www.wabashnational.com.
Source: Wabash National Corp.