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“Southland Trailers: Take a Deep Dive into a Trailer Manufacturing Titan of North America”
“Introduction: The Beginning of a Legacy
In the heart of the Canadian prairies, a small welding operation founded over four decades ago has grown into one of North America’s leading trailer manufacturers. Southland Trailers, a trailer manufacturing company that started in a modest garage, has transformed into a powerhouse of innovation, quality, and efficiency. A blue-collar welder perfected his craft and built a formidable trailer manufacturer based on teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement.
We delve into the fascinating history, culture, and advancements of this remarkable trailer manufacturer.
Chapter 1: Humble Beginnings
Southland Trailers began as a small operation in 1980, founded by a clever welder named Monte Sailer. Working at another factory at the time, Monte saw an opportunity to improve the manufacturing process and decided to go out on his own. With his wife Shelly going door-to-door to secure welding contracts, the couple slowly began to expand. Initially, they built frames for other trailer manufacturers, but as the demand for quality grew, they started building entire trailers.
What started as a side hustle became a full-fledged business as Monte and Shelly’s sons took over, bringing fresh energy and ideas to the company. Today, Southland Trailers produces between 80 and 90 trailers daily, operating on 37 acres with 560 employees, all while maintaining the family-oriented culture that started it all.
“The whole world is built on blue collar labor. There’s no doubt about it. The house you’re sitting in, the phone that you’re talking on, the car you’re driving: all blue collar.””
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