Company Category: Running Boards

Waldoch Crafts Inc

Waldoch Crafts, Inc., founded in 1974 by Donald Waldoch in Forest Lake, Minnesota, began as a modest woodworking venture in a family garage. Its first project—custom-built van cabinets—quickly evolved into something much bigger: a modern-day conversion van enterprise rooted in family values and craftsmanship. Mission & Philosophy With a clear mission—to make road travel safer, more comfortable, and more luxurious, Waldoch Crafts has built a legacy of bespoke conversion vans, custom trucks, SUVs, and specialty vehicles. They pride themselves not just on high-quality manufacturing but also on creating vehicles that resonate with clients’ personalities, lifestyles, and needs Waldoch. Services & Expertise Waldoch Crafts is a trusted upfitter for major automotive manufacturers including Ford, General Motors, and Ram. Their offerings include: • Luxury conversion vans Family Vans • Performance Trucks Lifted, Supercharged • Custom RV’s Class B • Specialty vehicle outfitting, including mobility, camper, and executive shuttle configurations • High-end interior upholstery and custom layouts • Installation of vehicle accessories, parts, and graphics They uphold rigorous craftsmanship standards and have earned quality awards from both Ford and GM, underscoring their commitment to excellence. Industry Position & Longevity Over 50 years, Waldoch Crafts has survived industry upheavals that forced many competitors into closure. By the mid-1990s, the company had become one of the top ten conversion builders for Ford and GM. When the industry downturn hit, Waldoch’s reliability and strong dealer relationships allowed it to remain one of just ten surviving outfits in the sector Waldoch. Operations & Scale • Headquarters: 13821 Lake Drive NE, Forest Lake, MN • Business Age: 51 years in operation, incorporated since 1974 • Employee Size: Estimated between 50-80 employees, depending on sources; headcount varies across operations • Revenue Estimate: Roughly $16-20 million annually Reputation & Customer Feedback Waldoch Crafts is frequently recognized for its exceptional service and high-quality products. Customer testimonials describe the craftsmanship as “top-notch,” praise the attention to detail, and highlight the supportive, friendly service ʻ…customer service was helpful and friendly… I will definitely be a repeat customer. Summary From its humble beginnings in a family garage to becoming a nationally recognized conversion specialist, Waldoch Crafts, Inc. blends legacy, craftsmanship, and high-touch service. Their tailored solutions—from luxury van interiors to specialty vehicle conversions—make traveling a personalized, enjoyable experience for clients across the country. | Waldoch has been a leader in Conversion Vans Mobility Limos lifted Trucks for over 50 years.

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Romik

Since 1956 Romik has been manufacturing products for the auto industry. The company’s main emphasis has been Quality, design, and broad public appeal. Romik has been the leader in running boards all over the world. As one of Europe’s largest OE Supplier Romik developed a reputation for innovative ideas.

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Rigidized Metals

Since 1940, Rigid-tex® has been a trusted name and the standard for deep textured metals. Rigidized® Metals Corp. proudly produces Rigid-tex® metals in Buffalo, New York, USA. The company’s metals can be found in a wide array of applications, such as food processing, packaging, and material handling. | Since 1940, Rigid-tex® has been the trusted name and the standard for deep textured metals. Family owned and operated for over 80 years, Rigidized® Metals Corporation proudly produces Rigid-tex® metals in Buffalo, NY, USA. From serving the war effort in the 1940s to solutions for transportation and aerospace today, Rigid-tex® metals can be found in an array of applications including food processing, packaging, material handling, truck & trailer bodies, bumpers, steps, mezzanines, and catering vehicles. | Rigidized Metals Corporation, located in Buffalo, NY, manufactures textured metals (5WL, 2WL, 1NA, 4LB, 6SL). We supply architectural metals for the elevator industry in 25 patterns, assorted colors and embossed surfaces for shell walls, doors, panels and cladding, as well as our latest 1SL Duo-tex patterns on Linen, Sandtex and Squares backgrounds. Rigidized Metals Corporation is a manufacturer of lightweight aluminum honeycomb panels. Whether textured stainless for wall panels or plain aluminum skin panels for ceiling and filler panels, let Rigidized Metals be your choice. See us at rigidized.com for all of our products and available in-house fabrication. Contact us at elevator@rigidized.com for information, quotations and samples. engineered stainless steel and aluminum sheet metal; aluminum honeycomb panels | Rigid-tex® textured metals minimize surface contact area compared with flat metals. This process greatly reduces friction, static cling, and helps end machine jam-ups and downtime. Raw or packaged materials move faster and easier through conveyors, packaging machinery, food processing equipment, and any other material handling applications.Available in stainless steel and other metals with a choice of embossed metal patterns and finishes to meet your needs. | Since 1940, Rigid-tex has been the trusted name and the standard for deep textured metals. Family owned and operated for over 80 years, Rigidized Metals Corporation proudly produces Rigid-tex metals in Buffalo, NY, USA. From serving the war effort in the 1940s to providing solutions for transportation and aerospace today, Rigid-tex metals can be found in a wide array of applications such as food processing, packaging and material handling, truck and trailer bodies, bumpers and steps, mezzanines, and catering vehicles. | Since 1940, Rigid-tex® has been the trusted name and the standard for deep textured metals. Family owned and operated for over 80 years, Rigidized® Metals Corporation proudly produces Rigid-tex® metals in Buffalo, NY, USA. From serving the war effort in the 1940s to providing solutions for transportation and aerospace today, Rigid-tex® metals can be found in a wide array of applications such as food processing, packaging and material handling, truck and trailer bodies, bumpers and steps, mezzanines, and catering vehicles.Rigid-tex® metal has been designed to scientifically redistribute standard sheet metal in three dimensions. Available in ferrous or non-ferrous metals, Rigid-tex® can be provided in sheet, strip, or coil. Enhanced performance and appearance over plain flat-rolled metal equates to stronger, lighter, better looking, and longer lasting metal for your unique application.Rigid-tex® saves metal and money – A prime advantage of Rigid-tex® metal is its strength. It’s stronger than plain flat-rolled metal because of its three-dimensional design. It has greater strength in all directions in contrast with corrugated metal, which has increased strength in only one direction. Consequently, when Rigid-tex® metal is used in place of ordinary metal, lighter gauges can be substituted, reducing weight and saving metal without sacrificing strength. Rigid-tex® metal provides as much as 108% greater rigidity, 70% greater buckling strength, 39% greater impact resistance, and 92% greater tensile strength than the original flat metal, depending on selection of material and pattern.Rigid-tex® is metal for motion – Deep textured Rigid-tex® metal reduces surface tension and friction for the processing of paper, film and food products, in many instances, eliminating the need for expensive and high maintenance mechanical processes.Rigid-tex® looks better longer – The texture of Rigid-tex® metal conceals scratches, smudges, and fingerprints so that cleaning and maintenance are greatly reduced. | Vipertex® is the heat transfer division of Rigidized Metals Corporation®, offering enhanced surfaces and tubes for high performance thermal systems. Vipertex® tubes can be produced using various ASTM standards: ASTM B1040 (Copper); ASTM A1120 (Carbon Steel); ASTM A1098 (Austenitic, Ferritic, Martensitic and Duplex Stainless steel). ASME Code Case 2877 provides the details for heat exchangers designs that use Vipertex® Austenitic tubes. | Since 1940, Rigid-tex® has been the trusted name and standard for deep textured metals. From serving the war effort in the 1940’s to providing solutions for transportation and aerospace today, Rigid-tex® metals can be found in an array of applications, including truck/trailer bodies, bumpers and steps, mezzanines, and catering vehicles.

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CURT

CURT Group is a leading sales, marketing, engineering and distribution company of towing products and truck accessories for all types of vehicles, from passenger cars to commercial trucks. Our brands include CURT, ARIES, LUVERNE, RETRAC and UWS. We stand for EXCELLENCE in our products and our associates

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Clarience Technologies

Clarience Technologies is a global leader of visibility, safety and digital technologies for transportation. Built on the foundation of proven company brands recognized for their track record of innovation, its solutions include vehicle lighting, camera and vision systems, telematics and safety solutions that protect our world and our livelihoods by keeping people, assets and businesses safe, secure and productive. Its team of companies includes ECCO, Elkhart Brass, DAVCO, Roll-Rite, R.O.M., Truck-Lite and more. For more information, visit clariencetechnologies.com. | About Clarience Technologies: Clarience Technologies is a global leader of visibility, safety and digital technologies for transportation. Born from a collection of premium brands each with a long track record of innovation, its solutions include vehicle lighting, camera and vision systems, telematics and safety solutions that protect our world and our livelihoods by keeping people, assets and businesses safe, secure and productive.

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CARR

American Manufactured Since 1945 • “RETRACTABLE” STEPS // “FLIP DOWN” STEPS // “ERGONOMIC” GRAB HANDLES // “LOW COST – HIGH QUALITY” ASSIST STEPS • At CARR, Our Goal is Simple: “We Want ALL Your Team Members To Go Home After Work As Healthy As They Were When They Arrived.” Built-In Innovation For Simple Installation, Ease Of Use, And Operator Safety. Designed To Protect Your Most Valuable Assets (YOUR TEAM MEMBERS) And Your Bottom Line. TESTED • TRUSTED • TOUGH | CARR is an American manufacturer of quality Pickup Truck and Service Body accessories. CARR products are over-engineered to exceed today’s rigorous demands. | CARR is an American manufacturer of quality Industrial/Commercial Truck, Service Bodies, and Pickup Truck accessories. CARR products are over-engineered to exceed today’s rigorous demands.

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