East Manufacturing Corporation
Strength, durability, quality, value and innovation all work together at East Manufacturing in the manufacture of trailers that take on some of the toughest jobs in the transportation industry. Founded in 1968, East is a privately-owned company that began operations in a 80-foot by 100-foot building, manufacturing aluminum dump trailers, one at a time. Since then the company has grown to become a multiple product, leading trailer manufacturer that employs over 500 people with facilities comprised of approximately 600,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space. East sits on over 100 acres in Randolph, Ohio, providing ample space to meet both current and future growth requirements for trailer manufacturing, service and repair, storage, pick-up and delivery. At East, we sell through our network of over 75 dealer locations across North America.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Manufacturing, Other
- Market Focus:
- Internationally (various countries)
About Us
East builds trailers to provide our customers with superior operational performance, strength, durability and longevity, while providing top value. Our dedicated and loyal workforce is key to our success, and the foundation to pursuit of excellence. Because of our people and our processes, we provide a top quality product, which exceeds customer expectations.
Values & Mission
It comes from the East equipment, and the way each model is engineered and built. Since 1968, East has been dedicated to making sure you have the best in class. You have the top value going in…the highest resale value coming out.
It comes from our innovative leadership, which keeps East equipment out front for others to follow. Ideas for greater efficiency, strength and durability – East puts them to work for you first.
And it comes from the depth of support you get. East dealers are among the best in the industry at helping match equipment to needs…and getting the most out of it. Working with us at East, they offer you the knowledge, financial options and service backup that help make businesses run better.
At East, the bottom line is this: we've always figured that the more we add to your success, the more you'll continue to look to us for equipment answers. So everything we do must prove to give the best quality and value…and the best return. We win when you win.
First Aluminum Trailer
In 1968, East’s first customer, Tom Shields, opted for a very unique dump trailer made of aluminum. “Aluminum was the way to go at that time, and still is,” said Shields.
Historically, Shields had been purchasing East steel dump trailers every ten years to haul coal. His last steel dump trailer was ten years old when he traded it for a brand new East aluminum trailer.
After 40 years of use, East bought Shields’ aluminum dump trailer back. It was still operating. And, because it had been cleaned and refurbished along the way, there was no need to rebuild it. The original welds were still in place. Both the frame and floor were in very good shape. The tailgate still functioned after 40 years. However, it had taken a beating so it was replaced.
Since the beginning of our company, we've built aluminum trailers to outperform and outlast the competition. The original East trailer has held up very well over its four decades of working life – living up to the lifetime ROI claims we make today. Just one of many examples of how East aluminum trailers keep working – and making money – for their owners year after year.