NATDA™ Magazine -March/April 2026 | NATDA Trailer News

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NATDA NEWS

North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) delivered a high impact 2025 Trailer Tech Expo Powered by NATDA, held February 17–19 in Reno, Nevada, bringing dealers and exhibitors together for concentrated learning, innovation, and face-to-face collaboration. The three-day event produced by NATDA centered on innovation and training, as well as real conversations and connections.

Recipients of the 2025 NATDA Industry Excellence Awards announced at Trailer Tech Expo Powered by NATDA, recognizing outstanding individuals and companies whose leadership, innovation, and dedication continue to elevate the trailer industry.

Be where the industry buys at the 2026 NATDA Trailer Show! Mark your calendar for September 1–3, 2026, when the NATDA Trailer Show returns to Nashville’s Music City Center. Join 4,500+ industry professionals, 750+ dealerships and 330+ exhibitors at the premier event for the light- to medium-duty trailer industry.

Dell Technologies joins NATDA as a Member Benefit Partner, providing NATDA members across North America with access to industry-leading technology solutions designed to enhance productivity, security, and operational efficiency at member discounts.

North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announces Promoboxx as a Member Benefit Partner, giving members access to turnkey digital marketing tools that help convert national brand campaigns into local results.

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Belmont Trailers introduces three new low profile equipment trailer models: EFX, EBX, and ETX, designed to deliver strength, versatility, and an extra-low deck height for easier loading.

Polar King unveils new trailer innovation, Everest Edition, at Trailer Tech Expo Powered by NATDA in Reno.

Felling Trailers launches their next generation of the I Series, now the DDI (Drop Deck I) Series, enhancing structural performance and expanding capabilities for contractors, landscapers, and equipment operators in North America.

Eby debuts their '38 Special, a new bumper hitch livestock trailer built to replace the Maverick LS. The new model is designed with an all-aluminum structure with a compact footprint for predictable towing and a functional interior design for safe livestock handling.

ACQUISITIONS, PARTNERSHIPS & EXPANSIONS

MAZO Capital Solutions (MAZO), forms strategic partnership with IronConnect, a dealer-focused technology platform serving the agriculture, construction, truck, and trailer markets.

Airxcel®, Inc. expands its portfolio with the acquisition of Synergy Designs LLC.

M.H. Eby new facility rendering
M. H. Eby breaks ground on new sales and service facility in Palmer, Texas.
Brian James Trailers models

Brian James Trailers expands its dealership growth with five new authorized dealerships across the United States.

MILESTONES & ANNIVERSARIES

Novae® reveals a comprehensive brand update for 11 brands in its portfolio, giving dealers and customers a variety of brand and product choices.

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