Great Dane builds first truck bodies at Pennsylvania plant

Great Dane employs after building first truck body

Great Dane announced Friday truck body production is now underway at its manufacturing facility in Danville, Pa. This marks a pivotal moment in the company’s strategic growth plan and long-term vision for expanding its truck body production.

“These first truck bodies coming off the line in Danville mark a significant milestone in Great Dane’s ongoing growth, demonstrating our commitment to meeting the rising demand for high-quality truck bodies,” says Rob Ulsh, vice president of dealer and international sales for Great Dane. “It also builds upon our existing strong relationships within the truck body industry, where fleets that require durable truck bodies trust our people and our products.” 

Great Dane’s truck body expansion aligns with the company’s broader vision to enhance operational efficiency, increase regional market presence, and solidify its reputation for quality and innovation in the truck body sector, the company says.

“We’re thrilled to see the expansion of our truck body offering in Danville,” says Mayo Rude, Great Dane’s truck body director. “This is an important step in our long-term vision, and we’re excited to bring our products and services to more customers in this region.”

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Over the years, Great Dane Danville has won multiple awards from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) for plant safety. The highly skilled workforce in Danville ensures the company can scale operations to meet the increasing demand for truck bodies across a range of industries.

“Our teams are second to none, and I’m proud of this new milestone, fostered by strong customer relationships and a commitment to excellence. Our truck bodies are built with Great Dane’s proven trailer technology and customizations, offering the safety, efficiency, and high quality that our customers need and deserve,” adds Rick Mullininx, president and COO of Great Dane.

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