ATW® recently announced the purchase of custom truck body manufacturer Dakota Bodies™. The acquisition expands the ATW Truck Equipment business unit, adding to its growing flatbed and service body manufacturing capabilities.
“For years, ATW has partnered with Dakota Bodies on custom service and utility bodies,” says Steve Courreges, president of ATW Truck Equipment. “By bringing them into the ATW portfolio, we can more effectively combine their experience and technology with ATW’s scalability and commercial expertise.”
Since 1997, Dakota Bodies has designed and manufactured utility and service truck bodies, while investing in new technologies and techniques. The company currently manufactures out of its state-of-the-art facilities in Watertown, South Dakota, and Liberty, Missouri. Further, Dakota Bodies enjoys a reputation for exceptional quality and quick turnaround times.
“Joining forces with ATW affords us the resources and expertise to further grow what we’ve built at Dakota Bodies. We’re excited about the partnership and the many opportunities it presents,” says Jeff Orthaus, CEO of Dakota Bodies.
Additionally, Dakota Bodies joins CM Truck Beds® under the leadership of Courreges as ATW increasing its engineering and manufacturing abilities.
“ATW Truck Equipment represents a key component of growth and the broader ATW success story,” Courreges says. “Adding a market leader like Dakota Bodies will help accelerate ATW’s positioning as a leader in the truck equipment industry and better serve our customers with a well-rounded truck equipment portfolio.”
Find out more, visit www.atw.com or www.dakotabodies.com.
