Wabash to Show Lightweighting and Hybrid Solutions at Work Truck Week

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Wabash (NYSE: WNC) will participate in the upcoming Work Truck Week from March 7-10, 2023, in Indianapolis. This event is North America's largest work truck gathering, showcasing Wabash’s innovative solutions aimed at transforming fleet operations. The company plans to reveal lightweight equipment enhanced with proprietary composite technologies, aligning with the growing demand for carbon reduction in logistics. Wabash will display various models including the Acutherm Refrigerated Delivery Body and Dry Freight Body on electric chassis, emphasizing their commitment to sustainable solutions in the industry.

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• Participation in Work Truck Week enhances visibility and market presence.
• Showcasing advanced lightweight technologies aligns with industry trends towards sustainability.
• Featured products like Acutherm Refrigerated Bodies demonstrate innovation and can attract new customers.

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LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC), the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, will participate in Work Truck Week in Indianapolis March 7-10, 2023.

Work Truck Week, hosted by NTEA — the Association for the Work Truck Industry, is North America's largest work truck event. Wabash will exhibit its future-forward solutions that can uniquely transform how fleets do business.

As power gets heavier, Wabash’s solutions are being engineered to get lighter. Attendees will see how Wabash is lightweighting equipment without sacrificing durability in both dry and refrigerated freight by utilizing proprietary advanced composite technologies and lighter, high-strength steel. In addition, the company will showcase its approach to helping fleets reduce carbon emissions via hybrid steppingstone technologies.

“At Wabash we’re focused on pragmatic, scalable solutions that meet customers’ needs in today’s dynamic logistics environment,” said Tim Griesgraber, vice president, sales and marketing. “Final mile customers are becoming increasingly interested in improving their carbon footprint. With new alternative energy technologies coming on the market every year, we’re focusing our efforts on engineering bodies that can scale to any chassis—conventional or nonconventional. Wabash’s advanced composite technologies are uniquely suited to counter heavy power.”

Wabash’s Class 2-5 equipment on display at Work Truck Week include:

• Acutherm™ Refrigerated Freight Body with EcoNex™ Technology
• Acutherm Refrigerated Delivery Body with EcoNex Technology
• Dry Freight Body with DuraPlate^® Technology on an electric chassis
• Cargo Body with DuraPlate Technology

In addition to experiencing the latest light- and medium-duty solutions from Wabash, attendees will hear from a team of engineers, parts and service representatives, and sales leaders on a variety of topics during these in-booth presentations:

• “The Real Deal: Wabash’s Comprehensive and Unrivaled Service Offering”
• “Bodies and Bailments: Quick, Mountable Solutions without the Hassle”
• “Upgrade the Trade: Rapid and Robust Contractor Vehicle Transformations”
• “Now and Forever: Evolving EcoNex and DuraPlate with Your Future in Mind”
• “Solidarity is Smart: Serving You Better with the One Wabash Strategy”
• “It’s Not About Me: You-Driven Initiatives to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint”

Visit booth #4933 at Work Truck Week or go to onewabash.com to learn more about Wabash’s final mile solutions that meet today’s dynamic market conditions.

Wabash: Changing How the World Reaches You^®
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries that is Changing How the World Reaches You^®. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, the company enables customers to thrive by providing insight into tomorrow and delivering pragmatic solutions today to move everything from first to final mile. Wabash designs, manufactures, and services a diverse range of products, including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, flatbed trailers, tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade processing equipment. Learn more at onewabash.com.

Media Contact:
Dana Stelsel
Director, Communications
(765) 771-5766
dana.stelsel@onewabash.com

FAQ

What will Wabash showcase at Work Truck Week 2023?

Wabash will showcase lightweight equipment, including the Acutherm Refrigerated Freight Body with EcoNex Technology and the Dry Freight Body on an electric chassis.

When is Work Truck Week 2023?

Work Truck Week 2023 will take place from March 7-10, 2023, in Indianapolis.

What is Wabash's focus regarding carbon emissions?

Wabash is focusing on engineering solutions that help fleets reduce their carbon emissions through advanced technologies.

Where can I find more information about Wabash's products?

More information about Wabash's products can be found on their website at onewabash.com.

What type of technologies is Wabash exhibiting?

Wabash is exhibiting technologies such as lightweighting equipment and hybrid steppingstone technologies for reducing carbon emissions.