Heil Trailer International
Heil Trailer has been in the business of game-changing solutions combined with a continual elevation of the standards for quality—far exceeding industry expectations—for more than 100 years. It’s product and engineering designed to meet the most stringent region- and load-specific requirements in 85 countries around the globe—anywhere the tens of thousands of Heil trailers are in service every day—from Malaysia to Montreal, from Buenos Aires to Buffalo and all points in-between. And most of all, because the Heil Trailer way is an idea: It’s a hands-on relationship that has you covered through a nationwide network of service providers; with no hand-offs or shortcuts. Heil products are designed by engineers, built by master craftsmen, and backed by the industry`s best after-the-sale service. That`s why customers from around the world trust Heil trailers for efficiency and decades of on-the-road performance.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Manufacturing, Other
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
About Us
Why? Because it’s not just a trailer. It’s a Heil trailer.
Enduring performance. Industry-leading support. Solutions built for you.
Heil Trailer is:
- An unparalleled legacy of excellence in business solutions
- An unmatched track record of innovation and customer success
- The strength and support of industry-leading warranties and a comprehensive network dealer and service locations
- The motivated leadership, guidance and resources of American Industrial Partners (AIP)
- The industry standard in Lean manufacturing excellence, master welder and triple-ISO certifications
And the enduring performance of solution-driven products, custom engineered to meet the most demanding requirements and built with pride by dedicated employees who understand the value of a job well done—creating Solutions built for you.
History
The early 1900s saw the beginnings of revolutionary change in the world: The Wright brothers’ flight at Kitty Hawk, Einstein’s theory of relativity and Marconi’s first transatlantic wireless message. This was also the time a man named Julius P. Heil embarked on a personal journey to transform the transportation industry with his innovative ideas. In 1901, Julius Heil founded the Heil Rail Joint Welding Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pioneering the use of electric welding. As the company grew and prospered, Heil began building truck bodies, hydraulic hoists and a variety of truck trailers for the newborn automotive industry.
In 1938, after Julius Heil was elected Governor of Wisconsin, his son Joseph F. Heil became C.E.O. of The Heil Company and later became Chairman of the board. Joe Heil, Sr. served for 39 years until his son; Joseph F. Heil, Jr. took over. He served as the company’s leader until 1993 when Heil Trailer was purchased by the Dover Corporation.
Heil Trailer’s employees continue to focus their efforts on developing innovative products and services, building relationships and providing the best “after-the-sale” service for the transportation industry; the same principles that Julius P. Heil embraced in 1901 when he founded the company. Heil Trailer International, Co. remains a financially stable and enduring presence in the trailer industry; whose founding principles are very much evident in the work ethic of all Heil Trailer associates around the world.