Wabash National to Open Space at Purdue

Wabash, former Wabash National Corp., is based in Lafayette

Lafayette-based Wabash National Corp. (NYSE: WNC) says it will open collaboration space in the Discovery Park District at Purdue University to help engage with students and faculty.

The semi-trailer manufacturer says it will open a 2,000-square-foot space in the Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration.

“Purdue offers extraordinary talent that will help us continue to grow here in Greater Lafayette,” said Dave Teeter, senior director of talent for Wabash National. “We will use this new space on campus to engage with the Purdue community on co-sponsored projects, student outreach, career development, research and innovation.”

Wabash National specializes in the design and production of engineered solutions for a variety of trailers, such as dry freight, refrigerated and tank trailers