East Manufacturing opens new facility, boosts trailer production
East Manufacturing has opened a new high-tech manufacturing facility at its headquarters in Randolph, Ohio. After the redesign of its Aftermarket Parts Center last year, East now opens this 73,000-sq. ft. building, which will accelerate its trailer production capability for its customers, will have the capacity to produce 2,000 trailers annually and require up to 75 more employees per shift
East Manufacturing debuts integrated Double-L Side-Rail System
East Manufacturing announced its new extruded aluminum side-rail system, which will accommodate a Double-L winch with flat-hook straps for cargo securement. Available on both sides of the East Beast or Beast II flatbed trailer, the flat hook tie downs are interchangeable, allowing torque to be applied evenly to stabilize the load. Each tie-down is movable so it
East Manufacturing designates authorized California dealer
East Manufacturing named Great Western Leasing & Sales Inc. in Fontana, Calif., as an authorized East dealer. With 43 years of experience, Great Western will sell East flatbed and drop deck trailers in addition to providing full service and parts support for East trailers, the manufacturer said. Great Western offers trailer sales and rentals, service,
East Manufacturing redesigns parts center
East Manufacturing redesigned its Parts Center located at its headquarters in Randolph, Ohio. The Parts Center provides aftermarket parts and accessories for dealer, fleet and owner-operator customers within a 150-mile radius of East. “Our new Parts Center is more efficient to get customers in and out quickly,” said Dave Miedl, director of aftermarket parts sales
East Manufacturing launches new interactive website
East Manufacturing launched its new website—www.EastMfg.com—designed with a fresh new look, user-friendly navigation and more focused on customer needs, according to the company. The new website provides access to essential information on East’s four trailer types including drop deck, dump, flatbed and refuse trailers. Each section provides information including standard and optional features of each
Jost Alumilight landing gear standard on all East trailers
East Manufacturing announced that Jost International’s AX150 Alumilight Series of landing gear will be standard on all East BST, BST II, MMX and Narrow Neck flatbed trailers and all BST, BST II and XLD drop deck trailers. “We are pleased to have Jost International as a supplier partner,” said Dave de Poincy, president. “Their advanced technologies
Handling the tough hauls: What you need to know about severe-duty drivetrain, axles and suspensions
Extreme loads are no match for properly spec’ed and maintained severe-duty truck models. Vehicle OEMs, in fact, list a range of applications for which they have specific models designed to meet severe-duty needs. Included are dump, concrete, crane, roll-off body, refuse, heavy haul, logging, oil and gas field service, utility, fire and emergency, snow plow