What Anderson Manufacturing does

Anderson Manufacturing is a US-based designer and manufacturer of American-made trailers, truck bodies, and agricultural implements, founded in 1988 and incorporated in 1989 in Camilla, Georgia. From a single manufacturing facility of over 120,000 sq. ft., the company produces eight core trailer categories — car haulers, dump trailers, equipment trailers, gooseneck trailers, specialty trailers (including the patented HGL line), tilt trailers, tagalong trailers, and utility trailers — plus a truck body product line and an AG Products line (EBS and HBS Box Blades). Production relies on capital-intensive processes including CNC laser cutting, multi-axis CNC welding robots, and powder-coating systems, with the company holding a patent on a novel suspension design introduced in 2014.

The business operates on a hardware-sales model: all products are sold exclusively through a national authorized dealer network, with no direct-to-consumer channel, no public pricing, and no software or API offering. Dealers are supported by a website-based product catalog, dealer-locator, and dealer-application flow, and are financed via partnerships with Synchrony, Wells Fargo, and North Point floor-plan lenders. End customers span four verticals — construction, agriculture, industrial, and consumer/retail — plus a rental-fleet use case that the company positions its 'rental grade' durability message against.

Anderson has been a private, family-founded business for most of its history, but in 2025 was acquired by Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) for $15 million in an asset purchase, bringing the company under a publicly traded parent in the firearms and accessories market. The company continues to operate under the Anderson Manufacturing brand through its existing dealer channels.

Name

Anderson Manufacturing

Legal name

Anderson Manufacturing Inc.

Website

https://andersontrailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Anderson Manufacturing is a Camilla, Georgia-based designer and manufacturer of American-made trailers, truck bodies, and agricultural implements sold exclusively through a national authorized dealer network to construction, agriculture, industrial, consumer, and rental-fleet end markets; founded in 1988, it was acquired by Sturm, Ruger & Company in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

Keywords

• Trailer manufacturing
• Utility trailers
• Dump trailers
• Equipment trailers
• Car hauler trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Camilla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Anderson Manufacturing generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of trailers, including car haulers, dump trailers, equipment trailers, gooseneck trailers, tagalong trailers, tilt trailers, utility trailers, specialty trailers, and AG products. Sales occur exclusively through an authorized dealer network. Pricing is quote-based through dealers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Anderson Manufacturing designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of American-made trailers from its 120,000+ sq. ft. facility in Camilla, Georgia. Product lines include car haulers, dump trailers, equipment trailers, gooseneck trailers, specialty trailers (HGL series), tilt trailers, tagalong trailers, utility trailers, plus AG products (box blades) and truck bodies. All products are positioned as "rental grade" — engineered to withstand continuous commercial rental use — and are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network across the United States.

Product overview

Anderson Manufacturing is a trailer, truck body, and equipment manufacturer producing a comprehensive portfolio of American-made trailers from its Camilla, Georgia facility. The product line includes eight core trailer categories: Car Haulers (CF, CFT, CH735, SC, SCW, WC series), Dump Trailers (3T through 10/12T in low profile, over-the-wheel, gooseneck, and tagalong configurations), Equipment Trailers (5T, 6/7/8T, LH, X-Ramp, PEQ, 8' Drive Over and Deck Over series), Gooseneck Trailers (7T through 15T in Workhorse and Commercial variants), Specialty Trailers (HGL-E, HGL-S, HGL-T hydraulic lift series), Tilt Trailers (5/6K through 20T Commercial), Tagalong Trailers (5T through 20T Commercial), and Utility Trailers (EC, LS, LS-X, LS-XHD, SS, SB, LST, LST-X, LST-XHD, UTT, UTT-HD series). The company also produces AG Products (EBS and HBS Box Blades) and Truck Bodies. Founded in 1988, Anderson markets its products under a 'rental grade' quality positioning, emphasizing durability for commercial rental applications. Products are sold exclusively through a dealer network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Car Hauler Trailers Car hauler trailers for transporting vehicles, ATVs, side-by-sides, compact tractors, and light equipment. Includes SC, SCW, WC, CF, CFT, and CH735 series with various floor configurations and capacities. Sold through authorized dealers to construction, agricultural, and consumer buyers.
• Dump Trailers Dump trailers for hauling and dumping materials in low profile, over-the-wheel, gooseneck, and tagalong configurations. Includes 3T, 5K, 5T, 6/7T, 6/7/8T, 7/8T, and 10/12T commercial series with payload capacities ranging from 5,200# to 23,900# G.V.W.R. Targeted at construction, agricultural, and industrial buyers.
• Equipment Trailers Heavy-duty equipment trailers for transporting man lifts, skid steers, and other medium to heavy equipment. Includes 5T, LH (Low Haul) 5/6T, 6/7/8T, 6/7/8T Equipment-X (X-Ramp), PEQ (Pipe Top Rail), 8' Wide DO (Drive Over), and 8' Wide DO-L (Deck Over) series. Sold primarily to construction and industrial buyers.
• Gooseneck Trailers Gooseneck trailers for heavy-duty hauling with fifth-wheel coupling. Includes 7T, 10/12T, and 15T series in Workhorse, Workhorse-X, and Commercial variants with GVWR from 14,000# to 32,500#. Targeted at commercial and heavy-haul buyers.
• Specialty Trailers (HGL Series) Custom specialty trailers including HGL-E (Enclosed Tandem Axle), HGL-S (Single Axle), and HGL-T (Tandem Axle) series designed for hydraulic lift and cargo transport applications. Features the company's patented suspension technology.
• Tilt Trailers Tilt trailers for easy loading and unloading of heavy to medium-duty low-profile equipment. Includes 5/6K (Single Axle), 5/6/7T Commercial, 7T Partial-Tilt, 8T Partial-Tilt, 10/12T Commercial, 15T Commercial, and 20T Commercial series.
• Tagalong Trailers Over-the-wheel tagalong trailers for transporting equipment. Includes 5T, 7T, 10/12T, 15T, and 20T series in Workhorse, Workhorse-X, and Commercial variants.
• Utility Trailers Utility trailers for various transport needs. Includes EC (Economy), LS (Landscape), LS-X (Landscape Extreme), LS-XHD (Landscape Extreme Heavy Duty), SS (Solid Side), SB (Solid Side Rental), LST (Landscape Tandem), LST-X (Landscape Tandem Extreme), LST-XHD, UTT (Utility Tractor Tandem), and UTT-HD series.
• AG Products Agricultural products including EBS Box Blade Series (Medium Duty, 0-75hp) and HBS Box Blade Series (Heavy Duty, 75-200hp) for earthmoving and grading applications. Sold through authorized dealers to farming and agricultural operations.
• Truck Bodies Truck bodies product line launched in 2012, expanding Anderson's offerings beyond trailers into truck body manufacturing, with companion investment in powder-coating finishing capabilities.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Big Tex Trailers: One of the largest US utility, equipment, and dump trailer manufacturers with a similar dealer-driven GTM. Directly comparable product breadth (utility, dump, equipment, car haulers, gooseneck) at a larger scale.
• PJ Trailers: Texas-based manufacturer of utility, dump, equipment, gooseneck, tilt, and car hauler trailers. Directly overlaps Anderson's core product categories and dealer-channel distribution model.
• Load Trail: Manufacturer of dump, equipment, gooseneck, tilt, and utility trailers sold through a nationwide dealer network. Direct product-line overlap and similar commercial/contractor customer base.
• Diamond C Trailers: Texas-based manufacturer of equipment, dump, gooseneck, tilt, and utility trailers distributed through dealers. Comparable mid-market manufacturer with similar product portfolio.
• Kaufman Trailers: Manufacturer of car haulers, equipment, dump, gooseneck, and utility trailers sold through a dealer network. Direct overlap in product categories and dealer-channel GTM.
• Carry-On Trailer: Established US utility and cargo trailer manufacturer with a broad dealer network. Overlaps with Anderson on utility and equipment trailer categories targeting similar consumer and light-commercial buyers.
• MAXXD Trailers: Manufacturer of equipment, dump, gooseneck, tilt, and car hauler trailers with a strong dealer network. Directly comparable product line focused on contractor and commercial buyers.
• Lamar Trailers: Manufacturer of utility, dump, equipment, and car hauler trailers distributed through dealers in the Southeast US. Regional overlap with Anderson's strongest market and direct product overlap.
• Wells Cargo: Long-established US manufacturer of enclosed cargo and utility trailers sold through dealers. Comparable dealer-channel model and durability-focused positioning to Anderson.

Emerging players

• Iron Bull Trailers: Newer entrant in equipment, dump, and gooseneck trailers with a dealer-focused model. Competes in Anderson's commercial-equipment segment with comparable GVWR ranges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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