AmeriDeck

What AmeriDeck does

AmeriDeck is a U.S. machinery manufacturer that designs and builds electric-hydraulic in-bed lift systems for full-size pickup trucks, operating as a trade name of Switch-N-Go, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Deist Industries, LLC. The company has been in operation for over 20 years (founded circa 2000) and is headquartered legally in Saegertown, Pennsylvania with operational/mailing presence in Aumsville, Oregon. It runs a small- to mid-sized organization (51-100 employees) selling into a fragmented base of commercial and individual buyers across multiple professional verticals.

The core offering is a modular, two-part platform: a bolt-on Lift Arm installed into the truck bed that provides push-button electric-hydraulic actuation with up to 2,500 lb lift capacity, paired with interchangeable deck bodies — the PowerDeck (flat body with 1/8" diamond plate floor, 30-degree approach ramp, and tie-downs for motorcycles, ATVs, and equipment) and the DumpDeck (dump-style body with D-rings, stake pockets, ramp tailgate, and tarp kit for bulk materials like mulch, stone, and gravel). All three SKUs are available for 6.5' and 8' truck bed configurations, and the system includes wired or optional wireless remote control plus reversible keel rollers for cargo handling.

AmeriDeck monetizes through one-time hardware sales priced via a quote-based model that varies by lift size, body selection, and vehicle fitment. Distribution is dual-channel: a domestic dealer network (with at least one installation-capable dealer near the Oregon factory) plus direct factory pickup with self-install using the published installation manual. The company acquires customers primarily through its website quote-request funnel, supplemented by trade-publication advertising in Tow Times, SIMA (Snow & Ice), and Lawn & Landscape, plus organic referrals via social media and YouTube. Primary customer segments are motorcycle towing and hauling operators, landscaping and outdoor services, snow and ice management professionals, municipalities, and bulk-material/small-equipment delivery operators.

Name

AmeriDeck

Legal name

Switch-N-Go, LLC

Website

https://amerideckproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AmeriDeck designs and manufactures electric-hydraulic in-bed lift systems for full-size pickup trucks with interchangeable PowerDeck and DumpDeck bodies, serving motorcycle tow operators, landscapers, snow/ice managers, municipalities, and consumers across the United States via dealers and direct factory sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Truck Bed Lift Systems

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAFAD

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Off-Highway & Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing (Construction/Agriculture/Mining)

SECONDARYIMAHAJAF

Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Lifting, Hoisting & Crane Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHABAJ

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Material Handling & Logistics Equipment

Keywords

• Hydraulic lift systems
• Truck bed accessories
• Pickup truck equipment
• Powersports hauling equipment
• Hydraulic loading systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Saegertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Lift System Sales: Sale of the hydraulic lift arm system for pickup trucks, available in 6.5' and 8' bed configurations. The lift arm is the core platform enabling interchangeable deck bodies.
2. PowerDeck Sales: Sale of PowerDeck interchangeable bodies designed for hauling motorcycles, powersports, and equipment. Available in 7' and 8' configurations with various options including deck extensions and wheel chocks.
3. DumpDeck Sales: Sale of DumpDeck interchangeable bodies for hauling debris and bulk materials like mulch, stone, and gravel. Available in 6.5' and 8' configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AmeriDeck designs and manufactures in-bed hydraulic lift systems for full-size pickup trucks, capable of lifting up to 2,500 lbs with push-button remote operation. The modular system consists of a Lift Arm installed into the truck bed and interchangeable deck bodies (PowerDeck for equipment/motorcycle hauling and DumpDeck for bulk materials) that swap onto the Lift Arm to handle different cargo types.

Product overview

AmeriDeck offers a modular in-bed lift system for full-size pickup trucks consisting of three core products: the Lift System (a hydraulic lift arm), the PowerDeck (flat deck for hauling equipment), and the DumpDeck (dump-style deck for bulk materials). The Lift Arm is the foundational component that installs into the truck bed, while the interchangeable PowerDeck and DumpDeck bodies attach to the Lift Arm, allowing users to switch between deck types based on their hauling needs. All products are available in 6.5' and 8' configurations to fit different truck bed sizes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lift System: Electric powered hydraulic lift arm system for pickup truck beds with 2,500 lbs lift capacity. Available for 6.5' and 8' truck beds.
• PowerDeck
• DumpDeck

Products and services

• AmeriDeck Lift System

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500 lbs lift capacity - enabling hauling of heavy equipment like full-size motorcycles, ATVs, and bulk materials
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Deist Industries, LLCparentOthersAmeriDeck is a proud subsidiary of Deist Industries, LLC. Deist Industries owns the AmeriDeck brand which operates through SNG (Switch-N-Go, LLC), a Pennsylvania limited liability company.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Reading Truck: Reading Truck Body manufactures vocational truck bodies, dump bodies, and equipment for commercial fleets. Comparable to AmeriDeck for the deck body side of the product (PowerDeck/DumpDeck), though Reading does not focus on in-bed lifting systems.
• Knapheide: Knapheide is a major North American manufacturer of truck bodies, dump bodies, and upfits. Comparable because it produces the truck-mounted deck/dump bodies (PowerDeck and DumpDeck analogues) that work alongside hydraulic lifting systems, though as a broader portfolio player.
• Buyers Products: Buyers Products manufactures a broad catalog of truck equipment, dump inserts, and material handling accessories. Comparable to AmeriDeck because it sells dump body inserts and truck-mounted equipment to landscaping, towing, and municipal customers.

Direct peers

• Anthony Liftgates: Anthony Liftgates manufactures hydraulic liftgates for trucks and trailers used in delivery and material handling. It is comparable to AmeriDeck as a competing truck-mounted hydraulic loading solution serving commercial fleets and operators.
• Maxon Lift Corp: Maxon designs and builds hydraulic liftgates and cargo handling equipment for trucks and trailers. Comparable to AmeriDeck because it addresses the same pain point — ground-level loading into a vehicle bed — using hydraulic lift mechanisms, albeit typically on larger commercial vehicles.
• Waltco Lift Corp: Waltco manufactures hydraulic liftgates for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. It competes for the same truck-mounted cargo lifting use case as AmeriDeck, particularly with commercial fleet buyers needing mechanical loading assistance.
• Tommy Gate: Tommy Gate is a long-established manufacturer of hydraulic liftgates for pickup trucks and trailers. It is directly comparable because it sells truck-mounted hydraulic lifting mechanisms serving similar use cases (loading equipment and cargo) to pickup truck owners and small commercial operators.
• Thieman Tailgates: Thieman has manufactured hydraulic liftgates for trucks for decades. Comparable to AmeriDeck for the same hydraulic liftgate category serving pickup truck and light commercial vehicle buyers needing mechanical loading assistance.
• Switch-N-Go: Switch-N-Go is AmeriDeck's sister brand under Deist Industries, LLC, manufacturing hydraulic swap-body systems for work trucks. It is the closest comparable because it sells truck-mounted hydraulic body systems targeting overlapping commercial fleet and municipal buyers through a similar dealer and direct sales model.

Regional players

• Hillphoenix: Hillphoenix (and affiliated specialty vehicle body manufacturers) serve North American commercial vehicle upfitters with truck body solutions. Relevant as a regional body manufacturer with overlap on the deck/body side of AmeriDeck's product line, though primarily serving different end-market verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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