NATDA Magazine Nov/Dec 2023 | Page 22

NATDA News

The North American Trailer Dealers Association ( NATDA ) has partnered with Truist Bank ( NYSE : TFC ) – a leader in Merchant Services – to provide NATDA access to a team of experts who can create a customized , affordable payment-processing solution for their businesses . Visit nata . org / membership-benefits for more information .
Featherlight Trailer announced its biggest transformation to its horse trailer product lineup in recent history . The lineup includes six new bumper pull , gooseneck and living quarters models .
NATDA was recognized at the Trade Show Executive ’ s Gold 100 Awards & Summit on September 14 , 2023 . NATDA ’ s CEO Rick McConnell , President Jennifer Hoff , Executive Director Andria Gibbon , CEM and Director of Operations Corey Langley were on hand to receive the honor .

New Hires & Promotions

New Product Announcements

From left to right : Rick McConnell , Jennifer Hoff , Andria Gibbon , CEM and Corey Langely .
Felling Trailers , Inc . adds Larson Cable Trailers to their product offering . effective August 1st , 2023 , the Felling Trailers sales team is now offering the LCT models as part of their expansive product line .
Dexter introduced a genuine bolt-on and threaded aluminum oil cap bearing protection solution backed by Dexter ’ s 5-year warranty . The Fortress aluminum oil caps are engineered as a bona fide superior bearing protection solution for several Dexter axle capacities .
Taskmaster Components has announced the hiring of Johnathan Bradley as their new Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing . Before joining Taskmaster , Johnathan served as American Trailer World ’ s ( ATW ) Senior Vice President of Products & Marketing .
Liberty Trailers is proud to announce the appointment of Mr . Ryan Cope as the newest member of its accomplished sales team . Ryan Cope brings an extensive background and expertise to his role as National Sales Manager .

Acquisitions & Expansions

M . H . Eby announces their 100,000 square foot expansion project is scheduled to complete in summer of 2024 . The expansion will support M . H . Eby ’ s continued growth and facilitate increased production and 125 new jobs are planned .
Altor Locks has released an expanded customized coupler fit for the ICON Trailer Coupler Lock , allowing it to fit over 95 % of couplers on the market .
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