Demand for hardtops drives Truckman’s expansion

With order levels increasing and to adapt its stock control of a selection of its manufactured and imported products, Truckman has added an additional 19,000 sq ft to its warehousing with the creation of a new mezzanine floor.

Having previously rented additional temporary warehousing in 2020 at a facility close to its Dudley factory, the company has now expanded its permanent stock holding capability to over 135,000 sq ft.

Most of the additional space will be utilised to hold Truckman’s range of hardtops as well as roller tonneau covers and drawer systems, ahead of distribution to motor dealerships, commercial fleet and retail customers around the country.

Recognised as the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of hardtops for pick-up trucks and a major supplier of van and 4x4 accessories, Truckman works closely with a wide range of customers including car manufacturers, dealership networks, fleet operators, SMEs and private vehicle owners.

The expansion also creates additional capacity for increased stock holding of imported vehicle accessories to prevent any gaps in supply as a result of congestion in the shipping sector caused by the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit.

Mike Wheeler, executive chairman of Truckman, said: “We have seen increased demand for our product range, and in particular our range of hardtops, which are market leaders in both commercial and leisure markets and has led to the need to further expand our warehousing capacity.

“With a strong order book, we have increased interest from sectors including the utilities market and construction, as a result of an increased focus on infrastructure projects, as well as leisure customers who are investing in their vehicles for staycations.”

Truckman operates in the UK and across Europe stocking products that meet stringent quality requirements.

The company manufactures the renowned Truckman range of hard tops for pick-up and open top 4x4 vehicles.