Summary
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. operates as a manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment in North America. It operates through two segments, Work Truck Attachments and Work Truck Solutions. The Work Truck Attachments segment manufactures and sells snow and ice control attachments, including snowplows, and sand and salt spreaders for light trucks and heavy duty trucks, as well as various related parts and accessories. The Work Truck Solutions segment primarily manufactures municipal snow and ice control products; provides truck and vehicle upfits where it attaches component pieces of equipment, truck bodies, racking, and storage solutions to a vehicle chassis for use by end users for work related purposes; and manufactures storage solutions for trucks and vans, and cable pulling equipment for trucks. This segment also offers up-fit and storage solutions. It also provides customized turnkey solutions to governmental agencies, such as Departments of Transportation and municipalities. The company sells its products under the BLIZZARD, FISHER, SNOWEX, WESTERN, TURFEX, SWEEPEX, HENDERSON, BRINEXTREME, and DEJANA brands. It distributes its products primarily to professional snowplowers who are contracted to remove snow and ice from commercial and residential areas. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
History
Douglas Dynamics traces its roots back to the formation of its earliest predecessor, Douglas Corporation, which was incorporated in 1941 in Wisconsin. The company experienced steady growth in the postwar years by producing original equipment for brands such as Ford, Chevrolet, International, and Dodge. Douglas Dynamics became publicly traded in 2005 and has since grown its reach and product offering.
Mission
At Douglas Dynamics, we strive to create innovative work truck solutions that empower our customers to get more done. We believe that getting the most out of every job starts with having the right equipment, and we are here to provide it.
Vision
We want to be the supplier our customers trust and rely on every time they need to outfit their work truck. We will accomplish this by offering the most cutting-edge products, superior customer service, and the best value in the industry.
Key Team
Mr. Keith Hagelin (Pres of Work Truck Attachments)
Shannan Vlieger (Director of Operational Excellence)
Jon J. Sisulak (VP, Corp. Controller & Treasurer)
Jesse Pilachowski (Director of Organizational Devel.)
Recognition and Awards
Douglas Dynamics has been recognized with several awards, such as the National Safety Council’s Fleet Safety Award and the WATA Corporate Achievement Award, for its commitment to safety and operational excellence.
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