What SHURCO does

Shur-Co, LLC (dba SHURCO) is the self-described largest US manufacturer of tarp and containment systems for trucks, trailers, and rail cars, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Yankton, South Dakota. The company designs, manufactures, and sells roll tarp systems, retractable tarping systems, arm and cable systems, electric hopper door openers, and cargo control products (ratchet straps, tie downs, winches, and dunnage airbags following the 2024 AB Airbags acquisition) serving agriculture, construction, waste and recycling, flatbed, and rail end markets through OEM partnerships, a regional dealer and distributor network, company-operated service centers, and a direct e-commerce channel for replacement parts.

The company's technology platform centers on the SMARTrailer Electric Systems ecosystem launched in early 2026, which unifies electric roll tarps (Shur-Lok E-Series, 4500 HD), electric hopper door openers (AutoTrap, ProTrap), and wireless control via the ShurLink mobile app and EZR/PRO remotes on a proprietary wired backbone. The patented SMARTwire sealed harness with over-molded connectors, silicone gaskets, and high-current brass pins provides a differentiated durability advantage in harsh agricultural and construction environments, and the SMARTdrive direct-drive motor with encoder feedback supports Express Mode single-touch operation. The Parts for Tarps program extends the platform into recurring aftermarket revenue across Shurco, Donovan, US Tarp, and competitive installed bases.

Shur-Co generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of complete systems priced by quote to OEMs, dealers, and distributors, supplemented by lower-priced replacement parts and accessories sold through authorized distributors and the company's online shop. The company operates 17 facilities across the United States and United Kingdom, is privately held under private equity sponsor Behrman Capital, and employs between 251 and 500 people with Chad Heminover serving as President and CEO. Recent strategic activity has centered on platform integration of acquired brands (AB Airbags in May 2024, US Tarp in August 2024) and aggressive expansion of the connected, cab-based SMARTrailer automation ecosystem.

Name

SHURCO

Legal name

Shur-Co, LLC

Website

https://www.shurco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Shur-Co is a US manufacturer of tarp and cargo containment systems for trucks, trailers, and rail cars, serving agriculture, construction, waste, flatbed, and rail markets through OEMs, dealers, and aftermarket channels across 17 US and UK facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Yankton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tarp and Containment Systems: Sale of tarping systems including manual and electric roll tarps, retractable tarps, arm systems, and cable systems for trucks, trailers, and rail applications across agriculture, construction, waste, flatbed, and rail markets.
2. Cargo Control Products: Ratchet straps, tie downs, load bars, winches, and securement solutions manufactured at the Ohio facility for demanding job requirements.
3. Replacement Parts: Comprehensive Parts for Tarps program providing replacement components for Shurco, Donovan, US Tarp, and competitive tarp systems including motors, arms, switches, hardware, and accessories.
4. E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-customer sales through the company's online shop for parts and accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SHURCO manufactures and sells truck and trailer tarp and containment systems, including manual and electric roll tarps, retractable tarping systems, arm and cable systems, and hopper door openers for trucks, trailers, and rail cars across agriculture, construction, waste and recycling, flatbed, and rail markets. The company complements its systems with cargo control products (ratchet straps, tie downs, load bars, winches), replacement parts, and the ShurLink wireless control platform with a mobile app for cab-based operation and diagnostics.

Product overview

Shurco is the largest U.S. manufacturer of tarp and containment systems, serving agriculture, construction, waste, flatbed, and rail markets with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on the SMARTrailer Electric Systems platform—a unified wireless control ecosystem featuring electric roll tarp systems (Shur-Lok E-Series, 4500 Series HD), electric hopper door openers (AutoTrap, ProTrap), wireless remotes (ShurLink EZR and PRO), and expandable accessories (DriveMaxx, LiteALL, SMARTwire). Core product lines include Shur-Lok roll tarp systems, ShurTite retractable tarping systems, IronSide2 side dump systems, and comprehensive Cargo Control products (ratchet straps, tie downs, winches). Following the May 2024 acquisition of AB Airbags, the company now offers complete cargo protection including dunnage airbags. The ShurLink wireless platform enables mobile app-based control, real-time diagnostics, and fleet visibility. The Parts for Tarps program supports legacy brands Donovan and US Tarp alongside competitive systems with replacement components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ShurLink™: Wireless control system for tarp operations including mobile app and remote controls (EZR Remote, PRO Remote)
• IronSide2™
• Shur-Lok®
• ShurTite™
• Shur-Co Rail
• AutoTrap™
• ProTrap®
• SMARTdrive™
• SMARTrailer™
• Parts for Tarps™
• Donovan Tarps
• 4500 Series HD
• GustBuster™

Products and services

• SMARTrailer Electric Systems Comprehensive electric trailer automation platform combining electric roll tarp systems, electric hopper door openers, wireless remotes, and accessories for complete cab-based control of dry bulk and grain operations.
• Shur-Lok E-Series Electric Roll Tarp Fully pre-assembled electric roll tarp system engineered for fast installation and ease of use on grain trailers of all makes and models, featuring direct drive motor and all-metal 90-degree gearbox.
• 4500 Series HD Electric Roll Tarp Reliable heavy-duty electric tarp system with real-time position feedback via two-way remote communication features and Express Mode capability.
• ShurTite Retractable Tarping System Retractable tarping system for open-top trailers that automatically covers and uncovers loads without manual tarp handling, designed for dump trucks and trailers with reported average tarp life of 6 years and framework life of 20+ years.
• IronSide2 Electric Side Dump Tarp System Next-generation electric tarping system built for side dump challenges with direct-drive technology, reinforced components, exclusive pivoting motor mount design, SMARTwire connections, and ShurLink remote with Express Mode for single-touch cab operation.
• AutoTrap Electric Hopper Door Openers Lightweight electric hopper door opener with higher ground clearance, designed for grain trailer applications.
• ProTrap Electric Hopper Door Openers Heavy-duty electric hopper door opener with multiple torque options and automatic mid-stop capabilities for grain trailers.
• ShurLink Wireless Control System Connected wireless control platform for tarp systems including ShurLink mobile app, EZR Remote, and PRO Remote for wireless tarp system operation with real-time diagnostics and fleet visibility, supporting Express Mode for single-touch operation.
• SMARTDrive Electric Motor Direct-drive electric motor featuring SMARTwire connections, hex-through-bore design, and encoder wire for position feedback; compatible with ShurLink remotes and app, with Express Mode capability and a 3-year motor warranty.
• Cargo Control Products Complete line of cargo securement solutions including ratchet straps, tie downs, load bars, winches, and securement products manufactured at the Ohio facility for demanding job requirements.
• Rail Products (Shur-Co Rail) Tarping and containment solutions specifically designed for rail car applications, marketed under the Shur-Co Rail brand for load securement and weather protection.
• Waste & Recycling Products Tarping solutions for roll-off containers, roll-off trucks, and van/refuse/transfer trailers for waste management and recycling operations.
• Flatbed Products Rolling/retractable tarp systems and related products for flatbed trailer applications including goosenecks, drop decks, double drop decks, B trains, straight trucks, roll offs, glass haulers, and specialty applications.
• AB Airbags Dunnage and Cargo Securement Dunnage airbags and cargo protection/securement solutions acquired in May 2024 for protecting loads during transport.
• Parts for Tarps Program Comprehensive replacement components program covering SHURCO, Donovan, US Tarp, and competitive tarp systems, including motors, arms, switches, hardware, and accessories with quick-turn delivery.
• Donovan Tarps Legacy tarp brand under the Shurco portfolio, continuing to serve customers with replacement tarps and related products through the Parts for Tarps program.
• US Tarp Legacy tarp brand under the Shurco portfolio, covered under the Parts for Tarps program for replacement components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces tarping time by 1-2 hours per day and saves approximately $200 per week
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Brands (Farm Progress Show exhibitors)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerADS Bulk Seed Buggy, Balzer Inc, Demco, Kinze Manufacturing Inc, Lynx Ag LLC, Meridian Manufacturing Inc, Prestige Trailers, and Wilson Trailer exhibit alongside Shurco at Farm Progress Show, featuring Shur-Lok tarp systems on their equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• TruckCovers USA: TruckCovers USA produces retractable tonneau covers and cargo protection systems for work trucks and trailers; a smaller emerging player with partial product overlap to SHURCO's retractable tarp and cargo containment offerings.
• B&W Trailer Hitches: B&W manufactures towing and cargo securement solutions including gooseneck hitches and tie-down systems; relevant as an adjacent cargo control peer that increasingly competes in the same flatbed and trailer accessory market SHURCO serves.

Direct peers

• Kinedyne LLC: Kinedyne is a leading manufacturer of cargo securement products including ratchet straps, winches, and tie-downs, directly comparable to SHURCO's Ohio-manufactured Cargo Control line and to the AB Airbags cargo protection acquisition.
• Mountain Tarp: Mountain Tarp produces tarp and containment systems for dump trucks, trailers, and roll-off vehicles serving the construction and waste markets, competing head-to-head with SHURCO's Shur-Lok, ShurTite, and IronSide2 product families.
• Pulltarps Manufacturing: Pulltarps makes manual and electric tarp systems for dump trucks, trailers, and roll-off containers — a smaller but directly competitive tarp manufacturer targeting the same ag, construction, and waste customer segments as SHURCO.
• Aero Industries: Aero Industries manufactures tarping systems, cargo control, and cover products for trucks and trailers including the AERO Signature Series, directly comparable to SHURCO's roll-tarp and retractable systems for flatbed and dump-body applications.
• Ancra International: Ancra International manufactures cargo securement, load restraint, and tie-down systems for trucks, trailers, rail, and air — directly overlapping SHURCO's Cargo Control and Shur-Co Rail product lines and its new AB Airbags dunnage offering.
• Roll-Rite Corporation: Roll-Rite is a direct competitor manufacturing electric and manual tarp systems for trucks and trailers across agriculture, construction, waste, and flatbed — overlapping almost entirely with SHURCO's product portfolio and dealer channel.

Broad incumbents

• Buyers Products Company: Buyers Products is a broad-line manufacturer of truck and trailer accessories including tarps, lighting, toolboxes, and snowplows; it overlaps SHURCO's tarp and cargo control categories but operates across a much wider accessory portfolio rather than specializing in containment.

Regional players

• Prime Design (a Safe Fleet brand): Prime Design supplies ladder racks, ergonomic access systems, and cargo management solutions for commercial vehicles — an adjacent access-and-cargo peer that overlaps parts of SHURCO's flatbed and service-truck accessory footprint, with a broader global reach via Safe Fleet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shur-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments

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