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partners,” said Mike Perna, Nuera President, who will play an active role in the company during the transition. “This combination creates an industry leader with the most comprehensive suite of products and services.” TEXTRAIL AND NUERA TRANSPORT JOIN FORCES TexTrail and Nuera Transport are joining forces to create the most comprehensive and fastest growing trailer parts distributor in North America. Using scale and an expanded geographic footprint, the combined company will continue to grow and deliver even greater value and service to customers. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed. With 29 locations strategically located across the United States and Canada, the combined company offers the finest selection of trailer parts in North America, including a full line of axles, ball and ball mounts, body and frame, dump bed components, brakes, cargo control, couplers, toolboxes, winches, jacks, hitches, locks and latches, marine, breakaway controllers and tires and wheels. “We are committed to providing the best service in the industry. By combining companies, we will be able to offer customers additional products, deeper inventory and the best value in the industry from our 29 warehouse locations,” said Dennis Webster, President of TexTrail, who will lead the combined company. “Our objective is to help customers build their business by getting them the products they need, when they need them, at competitive prices. We will continue to focus on our customer relationships to earn more of their business.” “We see significant opportunities to use our greater scale to enhance service to customers, build out in key markets, and add even more value to our business www.natda.org To learn more, visit www.textrail.com and www.nuera-transport.com. BIG TEX BRAND REFRESH HONORS THE LEGACY OF THE PAST AS IT LOOKS TO THE FUTURE Big Tex Trailers has launched a new corporate logo, a change that reflects a larger effort to modernize their branding efforts. The new visual identity presents Big Tex as a forward-looking, modern company, reflecting the strength of its product lineup and its commitment to leadership while also honoring its proud legacy. The company also announced that it will unveil a new website in the coming weeks, redesigned for a more user- friendly experience with improved navigation, functionality and content throughout. The reimagined site will make it easier for Big Tex consumers and dealers to access detailed information about the product lineup, along with an expanded library of resources. To learn more, visit www.bigtextrailers.com . More trailer news on page 18 NATDA Magazine 17