Wabash Introduces New Ready-to-Mount Program at Work Truck Week
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Wabash (NYSE: WNC) announces expansion of its service portfolio with a new Ready-to-Mount Program and the opening of a Parts and Services facility in Gary, Indiana this April. The program offers pre-built dry freight and platform bodies with mounting options completed within weeks.
The company's seventh Parts and Services center will provide customizable solutions including shelving, telematics, and trade-specific packages, with some completed in 10 days. In 2024, Wabash upfitted over 1,100 truck bodies through its network.
At Work Truck Week 2025, Wabash will showcase innovations including:
- Medium Duty Acutherm™ Refrigerated Truck Body with EcoNex™ Technology, offering 25% thermal efficiency and 15% weight reduction
- EcoNex Technology Cost Savings Calculator
- Dry Freight Truck Body with DuraPlate® Technology
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- Network expansion with 7th Parts and Services center
- Upfitted over 1,100 truck bodies in 2024
- New Ready-to-Mount Program reduces delivery time to weeks
- 25% thermal efficiency improvement in new truck body technology
- 10-day completion time for some customizable solutions
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New service delivers truck body upfit expertise to more customers across the country; additional Chicago area Parts and Services center opens this April
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC), a leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions for the transportation, logistics and infrastructure markets, is expanding its service portfolio and network to meet growing demand for upfit and ready-to-mount solutions. This strategic expansion includes the launch of a new Ready-to-Mount Program and the opening of a new Parts and Services facility in Gary, Indiana, serving Greater Chicagoland starting this April.
Wabash will showcase these expanded service capabilities alongside its latest transportation innovations at Work Truck Week 2025 in Indianapolis March 4-7.
The Ready-to-Mount Program from Wabash delivers pre-built dry freight and platform bodies engineered for long-term durability and performance—all with mounting and additional options added in just a few weeks. This rapid deployment helps customers of all sizes meet operational demands faster and more efficiently.
This spring, Wabash will open its seventh Parts and Services center dedicated to truck body upfitting, expanding its coast-to-coast footprint. The new facility will offer customizable solutions—including shelving, telematics and trade-specific packages—with some completed in 10 days or less. Additionally, it will provide truck body services and aftermarket parts, giving customers convenient access to Wabash’s trusted service capabilities. Companies interested in securing early access to Ready-to-Mount and upfit solutions can sign up at onewabash.com to be notified of service availability when the facility opens.
“As demand for upfit and ready-to-mount solutions grows, Wabash is leading the way with a national network that brings faster turnaround times and industry expertise directly to our customers,” said Dave Hill, vice president, Recurring Revenue at Wabash. “It’s the combination of our 40 years of innovation leadership, our expanding Parts and Services locations and our extensive connected dealer network that makes Wabash the partner of choice. Together, we're providing unmatched access to the services fleet owners need to stay competitive. In 2024, Wabash upfitted more than 1,100 truck bodies through our Parts and Services network—helping customers access the equipment they need faster and with greater flexibility than traditional OEM sales. The addition of our Gary facility strengthens this network, enhancing accessibility in key markets.”
These network expansions also strengthen Wabash’s partnerships with dealers across the country, enabling them to better serve customers with reduced lead-times and tailored, efficient solutions.
“As a dealer, Wabash’s expanded services help us deliver a more comprehensive experience for our customers,” said Stephen Rybacki, vice president of medium duty truck sales at Bergey’s Truck Centers. “We continue to see demand from fleet owners for upfit and ready-to-mount services that can help them get the trucks they need as quickly as possible. From ready-to-mount solutions to aftermarket parts and service support, Wabash’s growing network and portfolio of solutions allow us to better customize offerings to meet each customer’s unique needs.”
At Work Truck Week, Wabash will also showcase a range of mid- and final-mile solutions designed to help fleet owners boost efficiency, cut costs and stay competitive in an evolving market:
- Medium Duty Acutherm™ Refrigerated Truck Body with EcoNex™ Technology: Maximizes energy efficiency and operational savings with EcoNex composite technology, delivering up to 25 percent thermal efficiency, 15 percent weight reduction and reduced dependence on TRU hours. This breakthrough in temperature control efficiency helps energy-conscious businesses lower costs without sacrificing performance.
- EcoNex Technology Cost Savings Calculator: An interactive tool that shows fleet owners real-time energy efficiency and cost-saving metrics based on their operations, demonstrating financial benefits over time.
- Dry Freight Truck Body with DuraPlate® Technology: Combines extreme durability and damage resistance with lightweight design. For added versatility and security, options include Kinedyne’s all new K-Track, which transforms walls and floors into secure anchor points, enhancing cargo safety and operational efficiency.
- Expanded Service Network: Wabash will also highlight how it is easing customers’ access to genuine Wabash trailer and truck body parts and services by expanding its service network. Wabash’s network of authorized dealers and preferred partners serve as the backbone of the company’s aftermarket support, providing expert service, maintenance and Wabash genuine parts to keep fleets operating efficiently.
Visit booth #4933 at Work Truck Week or go to onewabash.com to learn more about Wabash’s commitment to providing ready solutions that customers can rely on—wherever your business takes you.
Wabash: Changing How the World Reaches You®
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) combines physical and digital technologies to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions that optimize supply chains across transportation, logistics and infrastructure markets. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, Wabash designs, manufactures, and services an extensive range of products supporting first-to-final mile operations, including dry and refrigerated trailers and truck bodies, platform trailers, tank trailers, structural composites and more. In addition, through the Wabash Marketplace and Wabash Parts, customers gain access to a nationwide parts and service network, Trailers as a Service (TaaS)℠, and advanced tools designed to streamline operations and drive growth. By enabling businesses to thrive today and prepare for tomorrow, Wabash is Changing How the World Reaches You®. Learn more at onewabash.com.
Media Contact:
Dana Stelsel
Director, Communications
(765) 771-5766
dana.stelsel@onewabash.com
Investor Relations:
Ryan Reed
Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
(765) 490-5664
ryan.reed@onewabash.com
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