May 1, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Utility Trailer Nears Production of it 500,000th Refrigerated Van

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers is on target to manufacture its 500,000th refrigerated van in 2017.

Since 1994, Utility has been the #1 manufacturer of refrigerated vans in the Americas, and the 3000R® continues to maintain its industry leadership. “When our Clearfield, Utah plant recently manufactured its 250,000th reefer, we decided to add up the total number of reefers manufactured in our history. The number turned out to be over 490,000 refrigerated vans. With what we have in the pipeline, we will hit half a million reefers sometime this year,” said Craig Bennett, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Utility Trailer Manufacturing.

Utility Trailer currently operates two reefer manufacturing facilities in the United States, dedicated to building the #1 selling 3000R refrigerated van, and maintains over 50% market share. “We continue to improve and innovate our reefer design and are proud of its unsurpassed performance in the field,” added Mr. Bennett.

In 1965 Utility opened its Clearfield, Utah plant at Freeport Center. This plant closed in 2001 after building nearly 100,000 reefers when a retooled, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility was completed nearby. The new Clearfield, Utah plant was designed specifically to build the completely re-engineered Utility 3000R reefer. To meet increased market demand for refrigerated vans, Utility opened their Marion, Virginia plant in 1989. With production at capacity, it too is nearing its next manufacturing milestone. Prior to these two dedicated reefer manufacturing facilities, Utility manufactured its refrigerated van products in its City of Industry, California and El Paso, Texas.

About Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is America's oldest privately owned, family-operated trailer manufacturer. Founded in 1914, the company designs and manufactures dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated vans, Tautliner® curtainsided trailers, and aerodynamic side skirts. Utility currently operates five trailer manufacturing facilities across the United States. Utility’s 3000R® and the 3000R® multi-temp refrigerated trailers are manufactured at the Marion, Virginia and Clearfield, Utah plants. The 4000D-X Composite® series and 4000D® dry vans are manufactured at the Glade Spring, Virginia and Paragould, Arkansas plants. The 4000A®, 4000AE™, 4000S®, and drop deck flatbeds as well as the Tautliner® are all manufactured at the Enterprise, Alabama facility. Utility also has an extensive independent dealer network with over 100 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America. Visit: www.utilitytrailer.com for more information.