Bergstrom Inc. to manufacture 20,000th Nite unit

Bergstrom Inc. to manufacture 20,000th Nite unit

The 20,000th Nite no-idle system is expected to be manufactured around April 15 at Bergstrom's corporate headquarters in Rockford, Ill., where it manufactures the Nite Phoenix, Nite Plus and Nite Day Cab. The company celebrated the production of its 10,000th unit just two years ago.

Bergstrom Inc. said it would soon celebrate the production of the 20,000th Nite no-idle system – a milestone unmatched in the industry. The 20,000th unit is expected to be manufactured around April 15 at the company’s corporate headquarters in Rockford, Ill., where it manufactures the Nite Phoenix, Nite Plus and Nite Day Cab.
 
“It was only two years ago that we celebrated the production of our 10,000th unit,” said Bill Gordon, vice president of sales, aftermarket and Nite. “We have been able to maintain this high level of production because we could count on a competent and dedicated team who put all of their efforts in fabricating a quality product and providing exceptional service to our customers. We are very proud of this achievement, as well as our legacy and contributions to reducing harmful emissions and helping improve driver comfort on the road.”

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