NATDA Magazine Jul/Aug 2020 | Page 24

Wil-Ro, Inc. has been anchored in Gallatin, TN, since 1970. Founded on building trailers and equipment for the horse racing industry by brothers William and Roger Anderson, a strong community reputation eventually drew the interest of Joshua Coster. In early 2017, Coster took ownership of Wil-Ro. Using experience gained from his time at various Fortune 500 companies and his military background, Coster began refining a brand vision that allowed Wil-Ro to evolve and thrive more in the community and reach farther. “I was interested in finding a company that not only fit my background, but that had a product that I could get excited about and relate to. What attracted me to Wil-Ro was the history, reputation and heritage. It’s ‘Small Town, USA’ here in Gallatin and Wil-Ro already had great brand recognition from almost half a century of manufacturing,” shares Coster. Today, the brand focuses mostly on truck bodies, offering four lines in its Hauler series. The Standard, Flatbed, Skirted and Utility Hauler give customers reliable, efficient and innovative beds that are also sleek and eye-catching. While the lines have had success, Coster wanted to take the brand back to its roots with the all new Flatbed Hauler. With various lengths and widths, the new body fits most truck types and comes standard with LED lighting, a 2-inch receiver hitch and a flip-over-door gooseneck ball. Upgrades include 4-inch 24 NATDA Magazine www.natda.org