MGS

What MGS does

MGS Incorporated is a privately held, family-owned specialty transportation-equipment manufacturer founded in 1962 and headquartered in Denver, Pennsylvania. The company operates through four divisions — Defense Mobility Solutions, OEM Division, Utility Fleet Solutions, and Retail Sales — producing purpose-built trailers, enclosures, fuel tanks, industrial platforms, vacuum excavators, and integration services primarily for defense contractors (Raytheon Missile Defense, Lockheed Martin), electric/gas/telecom utilities (Duke Energy, Arizona Public Service, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Rocky Mountain Power), and original-equipment manufacturers seeking standardized product lines. Manufacturing capabilities span welding, CNC and laser cutting, fabrication, painting (including MIL-DTL-53072E/F Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings), and assembly across a 100,000+ square-foot plant in Denver, PA and a regional facility in Fort Collins, CO acquired through the 2014 Maxey Companies purchase.

MGS's revenue model is built primarily on custom, quote-based B2B sales of engineered equipment, supplemented by standard product lines with published MSRP (vacuum excavators and trailer units ranging from $15,500 to $149,500), retail parts and trailer sales through wholly owned stores (MGS Trailer Store PA, Maxey Trailer Sales CO), and commercial replacement parts. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales organized by division with regional coverage of Eastern and Western US markets, supplemented by 2024 distribution agreements with White's Welding (US/Canada) and an OEM alliance with Velcon Filtration (Parker Hannifin) for transformer oil filtration trailers. Operational differentiation rests on more than 75 unique PQR/WPS weld procedure certifications, an EPICOR-based ERP for job planning, in-house FEA stress analysis, and ISO 9001:2015 certification maintained by NQA, which together underpin approved-supplier status with major defense primes and recurring utility fleet customers.

The company is led by second-generation CEO Andy Gehman (transition completed in 1999) with a management team of six VPs covering retail sales, engineering, specialty equipment sales, operations, and manufacturing. MGS has no disclosed external institutional ownership, no funding rounds, and no public revenue figures; geographic reach spans the United States and Canada. Industry standing is reinforced by active NATM board representation, recurring trade-show presence at EUFMC, The Utility Expo, and the International Lineman's Rodeo, and recent recognition including a Raytheon Missile Defense Quality and Mission Assurance Coin for THADD-related builds.

Name

MGS

Legal name

MGS Incorporated

Website

https://mgsincorporated.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MGS Incorporated is a family-owned US specialty transportation-equipment manufacturer (est. 1962) building custom and standard trailers, enclosures, fuel tanks, industrial platforms, and vacuum excavators for defense primes, electric/gas/telecom utilities, and OEM customers across two plants in PA and CO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Specialty Equipment Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom transportation solutions including trailers, enclosures, fuel tanks, and platforms. Solutions range from one-off complex needs to standard product production runs. Revenue generated through direct sales to defense, OEM, and utility customers.
2. Retail Parts and Accessories: Sale of trailer parts, accessories, and off-the-lot inventory through MGS Trailer Store (PA) and Maxey Trailer Sales (CO) retail locations.
3. Standard Product Lines: Production runs of standardized product lines for OEM customers seeking product line standardization and commodity-type configure-to-order products.
4. Commercial Parts: Replacement parts and service parts for MGS-built trailers and equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MGS Incorporated is a multi-mode specialty transportation equipment manufacturer producing custom trailers, engineered enclosures, UL 142 fuel tanks, industrial platforms, and integration services for defense, OEM, utility, and retail customers. The company operates four divisions—Defense Mobility Solutions, OEM, Utility Fleet Solutions, and Retail Sales—serving customers such as Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, and Arizona Public Service across the US and Canada. Manufacturing spans custom one-off complex builds through standardized product line production runs.

Product overview

MGS is a multi-division specialty equipment manufacturer offering transportation solutions across four main divisions: Defense Mobility Solutions (military-grade mobile equipment), OEM Division (purpose-built trailers, enclosures, fuel tanks, and industrial platforms for original equipment manufacturers), Utility Fleet Solutions (electric, gas, telecom, and general utility trailers for public utilities), and Retail Sales (new and used trailers with service parts). The company operates as a multi-mode manufacturer producing both custom one-off solutions and standardized product lines. Key products include purpose-built trailers with various axle configurations, industrial equipment enclosures with sound attenuation, UL 142-certified fuel tanks, industrial access platforms, vacuum excavators, cable reel trailers, tracked vehicle haulers, and transformer oil filtration trailers. MGS also provides integration services including mounting, plumbing, and delivery for complete equipment mobilization. The company has manufacturing facilities in Denver, PA and Fort Collins, CO, serving defense, utility, and OEM customers across the US and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Defense Mobility Solutions Military-grade mobile equipment solutions including custom trailers, generator trailers, and portable power units designed for deployment and field use, serving defense contractors and military organizations (Raytheon, Lockheed Martin).
• OEM Division Solutions Original Equipment Manufacturer solutions including purpose-built trailers, enclosures, fabrication, integration services, industrial platforms, and fuel tanks for OEMs seeking standardized production lines.
• Utility Fleet Solutions Specialized trailers and equipment for public utilities and contractors across electric, gas, telecom, and general utility applications, including transmission/cable reel/pole/transformer-hauler trailers and vacuum excavators.
• Retail Sales (Trailers and Parts) New and used trailers, service parts, and commercial parts sold through MGS Trailer Store (PA) and Maxey Trailer Sales (CO) retail storefronts.
• OEM Purpose-Built Trailers Heavy-duty steel frame trailers with customizable layouts for mobile equipment and systems transport, featuring single-axle or multi-axle designs with integrated tie-downs and corrosion-resistant finishes for OEMs.
• Purpose-Built Enclosures Engineered enclosures for protecting and organizing mission-critical equipment with sound attenuation options, various material choices, and fuel tank accommodation for OEMs and utility customers.
• Industrial Equipment Platforms Safe, stable, and durable access platforms for equipment maintenance and operations, available in carbon steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel with various configurations for OEM and industrial customers.
• UL 142 Diesel Base Fuel Tanks UL 142-certified fuel tanks for safe, efficient, and compliant above-ground fuel storage with single-wall and double-wall design options for OEMs and industrial customers.
• Vacuum Excavators Vacuum excavators and hybrid auger trailers (CV500 and CV1000, BV1000) for public utility operations including drain line and pothole digging applications, distributed via Whites Welding partnership in US and Canada.
• Electric Utility Trailers Trailers for electric utilities including transmission trailers, cable reels, pole trailers, multi-use units, transformer haulers, and substation recovery equipment (e.g., EPT20324 23K Capacity telescopic pole trailer, 8K Single Reel, 14K/16K/24K Utility Pole Trailers, 36-inch Bull Wheel Tensioner).
• Tracked Vehicle Haulers Specialized trailers for transporting tracked vehicles with capacities from 7.2K to 16.8K, including flat deck tilt and beaver tail configurations for utility, construction, and defense customers.
• Military Generator Trailers and Portable Power Units Custom military-grade trailers for generator transport and mobile power generation units designed for defense and field-deployment applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of proven track record creating innovative solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• White's Welding LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 February 2024Distribution agreement for US and Canada covering electric transmission and distribution equipment, hydro vac trailers (500 and 1000 CFM ratings), 2K/4K rope pullers, 36 inch bull wheel tensioners, cable reel trailers, telescopic pole trailers, and multi-use trailers. White's Welding has over 22 years of experience in the equipment industry.
• Velcon Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin CorporationcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 9 January 2024Industrial OEM agreement allowing MGS to provide turn-key open and enclosed trailers equipped with Parker Hannifin transformer oil filtration systems to utility customers. Parker Hannifin, founded in 1917, is a leader in filtration industry. Agreement covers US and Canada.
• PelsueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMGS is a distributor of Pelsue Fiber Splicing Solutions for telecommunications utilities. Pelsue products include fiber splicing equipment and solutions for the utility industry.
• AltecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom 9,000 lb capacity galvanized three reel frame designed and produced by MGS, installed by Altec on a knuckle boom truck for Rocky Mountain Power.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Altec Inc. Altec designs and manufactures utility fleet equipment including aerial devices, derricks, and specialty truck bodies. It is a current MGS integration partner (installing MGS-built reel frames on knuckle boom trucks for Rocky Mountain Power) and directly competes in the utility trailer and equipment space MGS serves.
• Heil Trailer International: Heil is a long-established manufacturer of specialty trailers including tankers and custom heavy-haul equipment. It directly overlaps with MGS's specialty trailer fabrication capabilities for industrial and utility customers.
• East Manufacturing: East Manufacturing produces custom aluminum and steel trailers for commercial and specialty applications. It is comparable to MGS as a privately held, multi-decade specialty trailer fabricator serving niche industrial and commercial customers.
• Trail King Industries: Trail King manufactures specialty trailers for construction, agriculture, and heavy hauling markets. Its product breadth in engineered specialty trailers parallels MGS's utility, defense, and OEM trailer offerings.
• BHS Specialty Vehicles: BHS Specialty Vehicles designs and manufactures mobile command centers, specialty trailers, and mobile equipment platforms. It is a direct comparable to MGS in purpose-built mobile equipment for utility, telecom, and government markets.
• Doonan Specialized Trailer: Doonan manufactures custom engineered trailers for heavy-haul, oilfield, and specialized industrial applications. Its custom-build model and customer base closely resemble MGS's one-off specialty trailer approach for niche industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Terex Corporation: Terex is a global diversified equipment manufacturer with exposure to materials handling, utility, and specialty vehicles. It competes broadly with MGS in utility and specialty trailer markets through its Terex Utilities and other segments but is far larger and more diversified.
• Wabash National Corporation: Wabash National is a large diversified trailer manufacturer producing dry vans, tankers, and specialty trailers. It competes with MGS in select specialty trailer segments but operates at far greater scale across multiple product categories.

Regional players

• Brandt Industries: Brandt is a Canadian-based manufacturer of specialty trailers, agricultural and industrial equipment. It overlaps with MGS's product lines but serves primarily Canadian markets, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.
• Manac Inc. Manac is one of Canada's largest trailer manufacturers producing specialty and standard trailers. It is comparable to MGS in product category but is concentrated in Canadian markets.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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