NATDA NEWS
The 2025 NATDA Trailer Show™ which supports the lightto medium-duty trailer industry, has officially sold out of exhibition space.
Trade Show Executive Magazine recognized the NATDA Trailer Show as one of the top 100 trade shows in the U. S., honoring it with a spot on the prestigious Gold 100 list. This marks the third year the show has made the list, underscoring its continued growth, high-level experience, and relevance within the trailer industry.
NATDA launches NATDA Connect, a members-only online platform designed to bring trailer professionals together yearround. Dealers can use the space to share advice, ask questions, find solutions, and grow through real conversations with other industry peers across the U. S. and Canada.
New NATDA member benefit partner, Show Out Event Management, announced. NATDA members now receive discounted rates with Show Out, a trusted team of experts offering full-service trade show support, from booth planning to execution.
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Blackpurl launches Blackpurl 2, the next-gen dealership management platform built for growth. Users can now find rolespecific workspaces, lightning-fast search, and any device access to help dealers serve customers fast.
RETIREMENT, NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Aero Build announces the appointment of Brewster Page as the company’ s new Senior Director of Operations.
Airxcel, Inc. Announces Kristen LeBaron has joined the organization as the VP of Strategic Planninc and Implementation, based in Elkhart, IN.
GEN-Y Hitch announces Tyler Brown as new Director of Purchasing for the GEN-Y Hitch team.
ACQUISITIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND EXPANSIONS
Belmont Trailers announces expansion of operations, significant expansion of its operations and the signing of a major national contract, fueled by the growing success of its cargo trailer line introduced two years ago.
UFP Factory Built, a division of UFP Industries’ construction segment, has announced the acquisition of the Twin Falls, Idaho facility of Robert Weed Corporation. The move supports increased capacity and geographic reach for the company’ s modular building components.
MILESTONES AND ANNIVERSARIES
ELEASE has marked its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of expert trailer financing service to dealers across the U. S.
Jayhawk Trailers has been named 2025 Dealer of the Year by Polar King, recognizing the team’ s outstanding performance, partnership, and commitment to customer service.
Taylor Chambers, Operations Project Manager at Pitts Trailers, recognized for his outstanding contributions and leadership within the company.
Feeling Trailers has announced the Ivy’ s Legacy Foundation as the beneficiary of its 13th annual Trailer for a Cause auction, continuing its tradition of giving back through community-driven philanthropy.
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