TMC & Elite Truck Specialists Announce Joint Venture

1 year ago

TMC Trailers and Elite Truck Specialists Announce Joint Venture to Manufacture High-Quality Linehaul Curtainside Truck Bodies in Auckland

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – TMC Trailers, a leader in trailer design and manufacturing with a loyal customer base built over decades of delivering innovative and reliable solutions, and Elite Truck Specialists, a premier truck body manufacturer renowned for its craftsmanship and commitment to customer satisfaction, are excited to announce a strategic joint venture to manufacture TMC-designed curtainside truck bodies. This partnership strategically aligns both businesses by offering TMC’s loyal customers access to Elite’s exceptional Auckland-based manufacturing capabilities. Furthermore, it provides Elite’s customers with a seamless solution for their trailer needs through TMC’s market leading trailer and body designs.

Through this partnership, Elite Truck Specialists will manufacture TMC-designed curtainside truck bodies from their manufacturing facility in Wiri, Auckland. This collaboration offers customers a unique opportunity to purchase a complete transport solution with a matching curtainside trailer, designed for maximum efficiency and durability.

“We’re delighted to partner with Elite Truck Specialists on this venture,” said Richard Currie, Director of TMC Trailers. “This collaboration allows us to offer our high-quality truck bodies right here in Auckland, eliminating the need for customers to send their trucks to Christchurch for builds. By manufacturing in Auckland, we’re making it easier and more convenient for North Island businesses to access our top-of-the-line designs without the additional logistics and travel costs. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing exceptional service and convenience to our loyal customers who have come to rely on TMC Trailers for quality and innovation.”

Stephen de Kriek, Director of Elite Truck Specialists, expressed enthusiasm for the joint venture, stating,” We’re excited to partner with a like-minded company. By combining our unique strengths, we look to provide a seamless purchasing and build experience for our customers, supported by an enhanced aftersales service network. This collaboration allows us to offer a complete transport solution, giving our valued customers, particularly those expanding their operations, convenient access to TMC’s renowned truck body and trailer designs.”

Clifford Jackson, also a Director at Elite, added, “This venture leverages the strengths of both companies – TMC’s design expertise and loyal customer base combined with Elite’s manufacturing excellence, customer base and commitment to quality. We’re confident that our customers will benefit from a high-quality, complete transport solution that not only meets but exceeds their expectations.”

​This strategic partnership underscores the commitment of both TMC Trailers and Elite Truck Specialists to delivering innovative, high-quality transport solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses across New Zealand.