Norstar began on a patch of farmland in Brookston , Texas as nothing more than an aspiration . In 2011 , The Harms brothers started discussions of teaming up , using their years of experience and starting a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up . Focused on the end goal , the brothers started adding more manufacturing talent and experience to their startup team , driving their ambitions into reality . With grit , determination , and vision the Norstar story ignited like a wildfire . The team knew that following their passion was the propelling force required to build a legacy .
A Vision Transformed into Reality Norstar ’ s vision wasn ’ t merely to produce : it was to produce with precision , excellence , and innovation . They aimed to shake up and redefine the industry . Armed with strong work ethics and years of manufacturing insights , they began to lay the foundations of a company that would become an industry leader almost overnight . Norstar launched its truck bed division in 2012 and introduced the highly sought-after Ironbull trailer brand in 2015 . Norstar and Ironbull not only met but exceeded market expectations during its rapid expansion allowing them to establish a nationwide network of independently owned and operated trailer and bed dealerships in a matter of years . Their highly valued dealer network has built them into the manufacturing powerhouse they are today .
Next-Gen Manufacturing and a New North American Powerhouse Norstar catapulted its initial manufacturing plant located in the Lonestar State from 20,000 s q ft of power to over 600,000 sq ft by 2021 representing a near 3000 % growth in less than 5 years . Additionally , sizeable operations commenced in Mexico in 2019 . This facility is dedicated to increasing quality , durability , and product availability by adding an additional 600,000 sq ft of manufacturing might .
the most critical hauling structure , the refreshed Ironbull dumps sport new aggressive body lines and an integrated enclosed top rail , to protect your trailer while side loading with heavy equipment . A new ramp system removes the traditional ramp door flaps . 7-Gauge flooring is still standard on these models along with a fan favorite oversized front toolbox . The dump box side-step received a minor refresh with the addition of a gate pin and ramp lanyards . The rear gate latching system will now be housed inside the corner post offering greater protection to the operating components . A new stylized single break diamond plate fender was incorporated into the refresh and the jack mounting system was revised to allow for easier jack installation . Corrosion resistant tarp sail rod and crank handle hardware has also been incorporated based on customer feedback . It ’ s the same tough Bull with a new hard-hitting look .
TWB 8 ” I-Beam 102 Wide Tilt Trailer With top-tier craftsmanship , this new bull of a tilt gives the ability to handle heavier loads with greater ease than the traditional 6 ” channel designs . Expanding on the success of their Mini Beam Hauler EWB product line the new Iron Bull Gravity Tilt Deck presents a superior solution to traditional ramps . The TWB offers lower loading angles and eliminates potential hang-up points commonly encountered with conventional flat deck equipment haulers . The beefed-up build has a standard oversized front toolbox and gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 lbs . The TWB boasts ample capacity and stability for even your heaviest loads . The platform also adapts very well to 8k and 10k axles as well as 102 ” wide deck configurations .
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DTB Dual 6 ” I-Beam & DWB 8 ” Monoframe Dump Trailer Refresh With manufacturing operation scaling in place , Norstar has returned to their mission of continuously improving products . With a newly stylized body and functional refresh , Ironbull has taken its popular DTB and DWB lines to the next level . Keeping the core designs that provide maximum strength to
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