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FORT LUPTON, Colo., May 10, 2025 — Merritt Companies, a family-owned group with almost 75 years in the heavy-duty truck sector, including and , is pleased to announce the purchase of , a well-regarded company based in British Columbia, Canada, that operates three divisions: Truck Accessories, Trailer Manufacturing, and Service.
The Truck Accessories division of Magnum Trailer & Equipment is known for its durable aluminum moose guards and adaptable front-end protection systems designed for Class 8 trucks. This division will work in close collaboration with Merritt Aluminum Products to provide comprehensive aluminum solutions for heavy-duty trucking customers, from front to back.
“This acquisition strengthens our strategic goal of delivering the best aluminum products on the market by combining the strengths of both companies,” stated Taylor Merritt, CEO of Merritt Companies. “It’s about generating increased value for our customers, fostering innovation, and upholding the shared principles that contribute to the success of both organizations.”
Key Advantages of the Acquisition Include:
- A More Comprehensive and Robust Product Offering
The combined product range, which includes everything from strong front-end guards to cleverly designed storage options, offers unparalleled coverage and adaptability for customers with heavy and light-duty trucks. - Improved Customer Support and Distribution Channels
Customers will gain from better product availability and quicker, more attentive service across a larger geographic area. - Faster Innovation and Enhanced Engineering Capabilities
The acquisition promotes cutting-edge product development and quicker time to market by combining engineering teams and resources. - A Single, United Dedication to Excellence
Our common dedication to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction will continue to guide every choice we make; together, we are even more powerful. - Technological Synergy and Improved Operational Efficiency
The integration provides opportunities for shared technologies, streamlined supply chains, and innovative design breakthroughs across all business sectors.
All of Magnum Trailer & Equipment’s divisions will maintain their individual strengths while gaining access to more resources and support. The Truck Accessories division will have the tightest collaboration with Merritt Aluminum Products because their product lines are highly complementary.
“Magnum’s acquisition by Merritt marks an exciting new chapter for the company. Our values are well aligned, and our product lines complement one another. We anticipate working together to strategically generate growth,” said Andrew Taylor, CEO of Magnum Trailer & Equipment.
“This acquisition is strategic and also personal,” stated Taylor Merritt. “Our family’s roots are in the Pacific Northwest, where our company was established almost 75 years ago. We have a long history of serving the PNW and Western Canada, and it feels like a homecoming to welcome Magnum Trailer & Equipment, which is located in beautiful British Columbia, into our family.”
He added, “In fact, our family has owned a cabin in British Columbia since the 1960s, and we have spent numerous vacations there. Therefore, this relationship is much more than just business; it is very personal. It also helps that I have built a solid personal and working relationship with Andrew, Magnum’s CEO, since 2019. We have similar ideals, a dedication to quality, and a vision for the future of this industry. We are stronger as a team, and our customers will ultimately benefit.”
For further details, please contact John Slavik, President – 303-287-3275
SOURCE Merritt Companies