by Tom Wibben –

Our booth showcased several exciting new products, including our upgraded crane line, service bodies, the new all-aluminum fuel/lube body, the Maintainer Accessory Products van, and a variety of new features and options. All of these were incredibly well received by attendees.
The event required an immense amount of preparation, but it was unquestionably worth the effort. Our booth looked fantastic (thanks to the contributions of so many team members), and it provided an excellent opportunity to help celebrate our 50th anniversary in business! We intend to not only preserve our competitive advantage today but also continue to build upon it for the future.

NTEA (Work Truck Show) – March 10th thru 13th

It was a quick turnaround, as we headed straight from Las Vegas to Indianapolis, closing out a non-stop 15-day road trip. Despite the hectic schedule, we were once again pleased with the turnout in Indy. Our booth featured five units, highlighting our new products, improved features, and expanded options.

Strong Customer Interest Drives Orders Into 2027!

As noted, we continue to build strong momentum following the spring trade shows, with customers showing significant enthusiasm for the new features, expanded options, and overall quality our products deliver.
This momentum is reflected in our inventory position: entering the show season in February, we had 35 stock/demo units either on hand or scheduled for production through Q2. Currently, only five of those units remain unsold.
In addition, we have experienced a substantial increase in quoting activity and incoming orders, and current trends indicate this demand will continue well into the future. Our order board is now scheduling new orders into Q1 and Q2 of 2027, allowing us to maintain a strong and consistent production pace for the foreseeable future.

• We have also seen exceptional customer excitement surrounding our updated medium and large crane lines, enhanced service body improvements, and new additions to our all-aluminum lube product line.
• Looking ahead, we are excited to continue expanding and enhancing the Maintainer product portfolio. Key initiatives currently underway include updates to our small crane line, the production launch of the new 14630 crane scheduled for August, and the introduction of our first enclosed all-aluminum lube unit, also planned for August. These new product developments are expected to further strengthen market demand and customer enthusiasm for the Maintainer brand.
• We appreciate everyone’s efforts to maintain the high level of quality and service we consistently provide. By continuing to uphold these standards, we are building a future that has never looked brighter.

Spring Tradeshow Highlights

We wanted to share some quick updates regarding the recent spring tradeshows that everyone did such a great job in supporting our efforts.
Maintainer was fortunate to secure prime booth locations at both the ConExpo and NTEA shows, giving us the opportunity to showcase some of our best products. We were thrilled to hear positive feedback from a diverse group of attendees, including business partners, existing customers, potential clients, vendors, and even competitors, who all shared their appreciation for our booth and product offerings.
Over the past few years, the sales team has worked tirelessly to overhaul much of our product line, including significant upgrades to our crane systems and service bodies. Additionally, we’ve introduced industry-leading innovations, such as our all-aluminum crane service and lube PM & fuel bodies. A huge thank you goes to our engineering designers, procurement team, and production staff—our entire team—for not only meeting, but exceeding expectations. The feedback from customers and potential clients was overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting on the exciting new products displayed throughout our booth.
One comment, in particular, stood out and confirmed that we’re on the right path. A long-term fleet customer, who has been with us for 33 years and has used various competitive products over the years, shared this sentiment: “We’ve been around this show and can confidently say that we are buying trucks from the right company.”
It’s always encouraging to hear that kind of reassurance from our most loyal customers. Thanks to our business partners for providing feedback on ways to continually strive to make our products and services the best in our industries.
I may sound like a broken record, but I’ll say it again: we are continually working to maintain and enhance the quality and service in everything we do. This commitment is how we intend to not only preserve our competitive advantage today but also continue to build upon it for the future.