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Auto Truck Group to Build New State-of-the-Art Production Facility in Fort Wayne

The 72,000 square-foot facility will nearly double Auto Truck Group's production capacity in the region and play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth

Bartlett, IL (July 31, 2019) -- Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of truck and van equipment, today announced to build an all-new production facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company plans to invest more than $6 million to build a 72,000 square-foot manufacturing complex which is scheduled to open early next year and is poised to nearly double the production capacity of Auto Truck Group's current Fort Wayne location.

"Our Fort Wayne facility and its employees have played a vital role in our company's continued success and as a result of this unprecedented growth, we've quickly outgrown our current location," said Pete Dondlinger, President, Auto Truck Group. "Fort Wayne is an ideal location for Auto Truck Group and this new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will further enhance our production capabilities as we continue to develop customized vehicles for every type of vocational application to meet the needs of our customers."

The new facility will be home to Auto Truck Group's manufacturing operations in the region, featuring more than 40 production bays, as well as additional office space and storage capacity. To further support its continued growth, the company plans to hire up to 50 additional technicians to staff its new location. The company will continue to operate at its existing manufacturing location in Fort Wayne until construction of the new facility is complete.

For more than 100 years, Auto Truck Group has transformed truck bodies, chassis, and vans into functional, task-specific work trucks for a wide range of customers across the construction, energy and utility, telecommunications, government, and rail industries. Designing and manufacturing more than 42,000 commercial vehicles each year, Auto Truck Group serves customers across the United States and Canada through its 12 production facilities, offering ship through services for several top OEM manufacturers.

For additional information and to learn more about how Auto Truck Group brings simplified solutions to a complex supply chain, please visit AutoTruck.com.

Auto Truck Group Names New Sales Leadership

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Auto Truck Group Awarded Ford Transit Connect Ship-Thru

Bartlett, IL (August 9, 2017) -- Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, was recently awarded Ford Transit Connect ship-thru status out of Auto Truck's New Jersey facility. The company will provide services to clients at a competitive rate thanks to the New Jersey facility's close proximity to the Port of Newark.

Auto Truck Group Announces New Leadership for the Organization

Bartlett, IL (December 28, 2016) -- Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, is pleased to announce several changes to its senior leadership team. These changes are designed to help the company capitalize on its successful growth over the past several years and will position the company to continue building upon on its strengths.

Auto Truck Group to Offer Ship-Thru Service with Mercedes-Benz

Bartlett, IL (August 29, 2016) -- Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, announces that it has entered into a new agreement with Mercedes-Benz to offer ship-thru service for the Mercedes van product line. Auto Truck Group is further recognized as a preferred vehicle upfitter granted an exclusive Mercedes Master Solutions™ designation.

Auto Truck Group Announces Retirement of Western Region GM

Bartlett, IL (August 10, 2016) -- Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, announces that Western Region General Manager, Steve Hayes, will be retiring effective September 2 of this year.

Jim Looysen Joins Auto Truck Group as Director of Vocational Sales

Bartlett, IL (June 29, 2016) -- Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, announced today that Jim Looysen has joined the organization as Director of Vocational Sales. In this role, he will manage the organization’s fleet sales managers that are focused on the vocational fleet business and will be tasked with growing and expanding the organization’s vocational fleet business in specific target markets.

Auto Truck Group Awarded Ford Fusion Ship-Through Status

Bartlett, IL (April 8, 2016) -- Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, was recently awarded Ford Fusion ship-through status out of Auto Truck’s Kansas City facility. The upfitting company will provide services to clients at a competitive rate thanks to the Kansas City facility’s close proximity to the Ford assembly plant.

Auto Truck Group Announces Exhibit Plans for the NTEA’s Annual Work Truck Show in Indianapolis

Bartlett, IL (February 15, 2016) -- Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, will once again exhibit at the annual NTEA annual Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana at booth #4991 March 2-4. Auto Truck Group’s team of truck and equipment specialists will be in attendance to discuss the latest industry trends and provide an in-depth look at the challenges fleets typically face when sourcing complex vocational vehicles.

Auto Truck Group Announces New Appointments within Sales and Marketing

Bartlett, IL (February 8, 2016) -- Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, announced new appointments to the sales and marketing departments effective immediately.

Auto Truck Group’s Louisville Service Center to Relocate to New Facility in 2016

Bartlett, IL (December 10, 2015) -- Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, today announced that the company’s Louisville location will move to a new facility during the first quarter of 2016. Located at 30 Kingbrook Parkway in Simpsonville, the new service center will further enhance Auto Truck Group’s manufacturing capabilities and production volume.

Auto Truck Group’s Dennis Jones Announces His Retirement After Nearly 30 Years with the Company

BARTLETT, Ill. – October 26, 2015 — Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, today announced that Dennis Jones, vice president of sales and marketing, plans to retire at year’s end after more than 29 years with the company.

Auto Truck Group Hires Brooks as National Account Manager

BARTLETT, Ill. – May 29, 2015— Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, announces Kimberly Brooks as its new manager of national accounts.

Auto Truck Group to Exhibit at NAFA 2015 Institute and Expo

BARTLETT, Ill.—March 24, 2015— Auto Truck Group has announced today that it will be once again exhibiting its products at the NAFA 2015 Institute and Expo in Orlando, Florida from April 14-17, 2015, with show dates on April 15-16.

Bartlett Fire Protection District Displays Piece of World Trade Center

BARTLETT, Ill.—March 23, 2015—Auto Truck Group has announced today that the Bartlett Fire Protection District has received a recovered piece of material from the World Trade Center and will host a remembrance event and dedication ceremony open to the public at 234 North Oak Avenue on April 11, 2015 at 9:00 am.

Auto Truck Group to Exhibit at The Work Truck Show 2015

Bartlett, IL—February 02, 2015—Auto Truck Group, an upfitter specializing in design, manufacture and installation of both work truck and van equipment throughout North America, has announced that it will exhibit once again at The NTEA Work Truck Show, March 4-6, 2015.

Auto Truck Awarded Ship-Thru for RAM ProMaster City Van

BARTLETT, Ill. –January 15, 2015— Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, was recently awarded ship-thru capability for the Ram ProMaster City van.

Auto Truck Group Appoints Mower as Railroad Sales Director

BARTLETT, Ill. –January 8, 2015— Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of equipment, announces Jeff Mower as its director of railroad sales.

Auto Truck Group Helps Intern Get to Work

BARTLETT, Ill.—December 17, 2014—In the spirit of the giving season, Auto Truck Group has teamed up with Naperville Cares to help twenty-year old intern Javonte Burnett travel to work more easily each morning. As a special holiday surprise, a 2000 Infiniti I20 was given to the intern at Auto Truck Group’s annual Christmas party.

Auto Truck Group Announces New St. Louis Facility

BARTLETT, Ill.—December 10, 2014— A new work truck and commercial van upfitting and manufacturing facility is scheduled to open this month. Shipping will begin on January 5, 2015 from the facility located at 21 Elaine Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. The facility is owned and operated by Auto Truck Group, a leading North American upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of customized solutions for work trucks and vans.

Auto Truck Group to Donate New Truck to Mt. Eden, KY Fire Department

Bartlett, IL—November 19, 2014—After a recent tragedy in Mt. Eden, Kentucky that took the building, fleet, and equipment of the local volunteer fire department, Auto Truck Group and Ford Commercial Vehicles agreed to generously donate a fully upfitted 2015 Ford Expedition SSV unit to the station.

Auto Truck Group Announces National Sales Managers

Bartlett, IL—October 22, 2014— To support rapid growth, Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of equipment, headquartered in Bartlett, with facilities across the United States and Canada, announces new national sales and strategic account management positions.

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