Aero Industries
Aero Industries manufactures American-made trailer tarp systems and accessories (Conestoga, AeroForce, Easy Cover, AeroBox) for flatbed, dump, refuse, and agriculture trucking applications, selling through a 50-state field sales network and international distributors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1944
- HeadquartersIndianapolis, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Aero Industries firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aero Industries
- Legal name
- Aero Industries, Inc.
- Website
- https://aeroindustries.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1944
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Aero Industries manufactures American-made trailer tarp systems and accessories (Conestoga, AeroForce, Easy Cover, AeroBox) for flatbed, dump, refuse, and agriculture trucking applications, selling through a 50-state field sales network and international distributors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aero Industries industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Trailer Tarp Systems and Accessories
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)
- SIC
- Truck Trailers (3715)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)
Keywords
Where Aero Industries is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Indianapolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Aero Industries business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Tarp Systems Sales: Sale of comprehensive tarp systems including Conestoga, AeroForce, Easy Cover, Roll Tarps, and other models for flatbed, dump, refuse, and agriculture applications.
- Accessories Sales: Sale of accessories including AeroBox toolboxes, bulkheads, and other trailer/truck accessories.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Aero Industries product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aero Industries manufactures American-made trailer tarp systems and accessories for the commercial transportation industry, organized into flatbed, dump, refuse, and agriculture applications. The company designs and builds rolling tarp systems (Conestoga), cable-driven tarps (TopGlide), front-to-back and side-to-side tarp systems (AeroForce F2B/S2S), roll tarps, side kits, container lid systems, and complementary accessories including toolboxes (AeroBox) and bulkheads. Products are engineered for durability, ease of operation, and compliance with federal width regulations.
Product overview
Aero Industries manufactures a complete line of American-made trailer tarp systems and accessories for the transportation industry. The product portfolio is organized into four main application categories: Flatbed (Conestoga, Side Kits, AeroBox, Bulkheads), Dump (AeroForce F2B, AeroForce S2S, Easy Cover, Easy Pull/Roll-N-Pull, Roll Tarps, SideKick 2, TopGlide), Refuse (AeroForce ROC, Easy Cover ROC, Lid2, Roll Tarps), and Agriculture (AeroForce S2S, Roll Tarps, SideKick 2). Accessories include toolboxes (AeroBox 100, AeroBox 250) and Bulkheads. The company is known for the Conestoga, the first-ever rolling tarp system introduced in 1984, and holds over 100 utility patents. Founded in 1944, Aero Industries operates from Indianapolis, Indiana with additional locations in Kent, Ohio and Omaha, Nebraska.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AeroBox: Trailer storage and accessory boxes for flatbed and dump trailers
- AeroForce
- Conestoga
- Easy Cover
- TopGlide
Products and services
- Conestoga Motorized rolling tarp system for flatbed trailers that converts a flatbed into a fully functional walled trailer in under a minute. Designed for flatbed and drop deck trucking operations needing fast load covering.
- TopGlide Cable-driven tarp system designed for easy installation, maintenance, and smooth consistent operation. Used on dump trailers and other applications. Reengineered from the former Crank-N-Go product.
- AeroForce F2B Tarp system for dump trailers featuring front-to-back operation design. Built with strong pivots and aluminum arms for durability.
- AeroForce S2S Side-to-side tarp system for dump trailers and bodies, also available for refuse and agriculture applications. Designed for use in dump, refuse, and agriculture hauling.
- AeroForce ROC Rolling tarp system for roll-off container and transfer trailer refuse applications. The 700 Series includes 750 Undermount, 775 Sidemount, and 725 Sliding pivot models for medium-duty non-CDL trucks.
- Easy Cover Tarp system for dump trailers offering easy operation and reliable load coverage. Designed for dump applications.
- Easy Cover ROC Tarp system for roll-off container refuse applications. Built for refuse operations requiring container covering.
- Easy Pull / Roll-N-Pull Manual roll tarp system for dump trailers with easy pull operation design. Used for dump body covering.
- Roll Tarps Roll tarp systems for dump bodies and trailers available in electric and manual options, including Classic Roll, Kwik-Lock, and PowerLock variants. Used across dump, refuse, and agriculture applications.
- SideKick 2
Quantifiable outcome
- Revolutionary Conestoga system allowed drivers to load/unload and cover loads in 7 minutes
Companies that use Aero Industries
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Aero Industries technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Aero Industries partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- E-Cargo Tarps Inc.coreInternational distributor based in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada. Serves the Canadian market for Aero Industries tarp systems. Contact: 877.353.3560 / e-cargotarps.com
- Luis Castilla (Latin America)coreInternational distributor for Latin America. Handles sales and distribution for Aero products in Latin American markets.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Aero Industries competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Shur-Co: Shur-Co is one of the largest US manufacturers of tarp systems and accessories for flatbed, dump, and refuse trailers. The company competes directly with Aero across virtually every product category, including electric and manual tarp systems, roll-off tarps, and agricultural tarping solutions.
- Roll-Rite: Roll-Rite is a leading manufacturer of electric tarp systems primarily for dump trucks and trailers, plus automated cargo control solutions. The company is a direct competitor in the electric tarp and dump trailer segment where Aero's AeroForce and TopGlide products compete.
- Mountain Tarp (Wastequip): Mountain Tarp, a brand under Wastequip, manufactures tarp systems specifically for dump trucks, dump trailers, and transfer trailers. It is a direct peer competing with Aero's AeroForce, Easy Cover, and Easy Pull product lines in the dump truck segment.
- Donovan Enterprises: Donovan Enterprises manufactures tarps, covers, and cargo control systems for trucks and trailers, including flatbed, dump, and refuse applications. The company is a direct competitor in tarp manufacturing and trailer accessories, similar in size and product breadth to Aero Industries.
- Pulltarps Manufacturing: Pulltarps manufactures manual and electric tarp systems for dump trucks, dump trailers, and flatbed trailers. The company is a direct peer competing with Aero's manual roll tarps, Easy Pull, and TopGlide product lines, particularly in the dump truck aftermarket.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Aero Industries social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Aero Industries leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Aero Industries funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Aero Industries M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Aero Industries
What does Aero Industries do?
Aero Industries manufactures American-made trailer tarp systems and accessories for the commercial transportation industry, organized into flatbed, dump, refuse, and agriculture applications. The company designs and builds rolling tarp systems (Conestoga), cable-driven tarps (TopGlide), front-to-back and side-to-side tarp systems (AeroForce F2B/S2S), roll tarps, side kits, container lid systems, and complementary accessories including toolboxes (AeroBox) and bulkheads. Products are engineered for durability, ease of operation, and compliance with federal width regulations.
Is Aero Industries a public or private company?
Aero Industries is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Aero Industries founded?
Aero Industries was founded in 1944. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Aero Industries based?
Aero Industries is headquartered in Indianapolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does Aero Industries make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Tarp Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories Sales.
Who are Aero Industries's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Shur-Co, Roll-Rite, Mountain Tarp (Wastequip), Donovan Enterprises and Pulltarps Manufacturing.
Does Aero Industries have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aero Industries.
What industry is Aero Industries in?
Aero Industries's product category is Trailer Tarp Systems and Accessories. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAGAA, Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler), with a secondary code of IMACABAH, Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker). Its NAICS code is 3362 and its SIC code is 3715.