Trison Tarps
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersBrantford, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Trison Tarps firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Trison Tarps
- Legal name
- Trison Tarps Inc.
- Website
- https://trisontarps.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Trison Tarps industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Truck Tarps and Cargo Control Equipment
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Material Handling Protective Accessories (Slip Sheets, Corner Boards, Pallet Collars) (IMALAFAN)
Keywords
Where Trison Tarps is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brantford
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Trison Tarps business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Custom Tarps: Custom-made tarps manufactured to customer specifications including custom vinyl tarps, mesh tarps, circle tarps, and fitted tarps. Customers select dimensions, materials, colors, and configurations. Pricing ranges from $49.95 for basic custom tarps to higher for specialized applications.
- Truck Tarps (Stock Items): Pre-manufactured truck tarps including lumber tarps, steel tarps, dump truck tarps, bin tarps, and roll rite tarps sold at fixed prices. Range from $100.50 for dump truck tarps to $1,714.69 for premium roll rite systems.
- Tarp Systems: Complete tarp systems including dump truck systems, roll off/hooklift systems, roll rite systems, and side roll systems. High-value items ranging from $2,325 for electric conversion kits to $15,890 for full SWAT roll off systems.
- Tarp System Parts: Replacement parts for various tarp systems including cable system parts, dump truck parts, electric motors, roll rite parts, and side roll system parts. Wide range from $2.50 for plastic U-clamps to $1,650 for spring packs.
- Cargo Control Equipment: Cargo control products including winch straps, ratchet straps, chains, binders, corner protectors, enclosed trailer products, drumclips, and general hardware from brands like Kinedyne and Ancra.
- Utility Tarps and Ice Rink Liners: Standard utility tarps, construction tarps, hay tarps, shade tarps, and specialized ice rink tarps for backyard skating rinks. Prices range from $9.55 for economy tarps to $962.95 for large ice rink liners.
- Tarp Repair Products: Repair supplies including HH-66 vinyl cement, tarp repair tape, repair rollers, and complete repair kits for maintaining existing tarps.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Vinyl Tarps starting at $49.95 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Utility and Specialty Tarps |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Truck Tarps (Lumber, Steel, Dump) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tarp Systems and Components |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cargo Control Products |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Electric Tarp Motors and Parts |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Trison Tarps product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Trison Tarps manufactures and retails custom and stock vinyl and mesh tarps for trucks, dump trucks, flatbeds, and roll-off containers, alongside fully integrated tarp systems (Roll Rite, AeroForce, Conestoga XP, E-Cargo, Donovan, Shur-Co, Michel's, O'Brian). It distributes cargo control products such as straps, chains, binders, winches, drumclips and corner protectors, plus aluminum semi accessories, safety items, and repair supplies, serving both commercial trucking operators and individual consumers across Canada.
Product overview
Trison Tarps is a Canadian manufacturer and online retailer of truck tarps, tarp systems, cargo control equipment, and related accessories, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brantford, Ontario. The product portfolio is organized around five core pillars: (1) Custom Tarps — covering Custom Vinyl Tarps, Custom Mesh Tarps, Custom Vinyl Circle Tarps, Custom Mesh Circle Tarps, and Custom Fitted Vinyl Tarps, all built to customer-specified dimensions and materials; (2) Truck Tarps — encompassing Bin Tarps, Dump Truck Tarps, Flatbed Tarps (lumber, steel, smoke, machinery, coil), and Roll Rite Tarps; (3) Tarp Systems & Parts — including Dump Truck Tarp Systems (Roll Rite TarpMaster), Roll Off and Hooklift Tarp Systems (Roll Rite DC series, Donovan HY-Tower/SWAT), Side Roll Tarp Systems (Michel's, Shur-Co), Conestoga XP, AeroForce F2B, AeroForce ROC, Trison Side Lok, and E-Cargo systems, plus over 474 individual parts; (4) Cargo Control — including winch straps, ratchet straps, chain binders, winches, drumclips, enclosed trailer products, and general hardware; and (5) Safety and Accessories — including safety flags, safety wear, tire chains, semi truck aluminum accessories (headache racks, storage boxes), and Rockhard bedliners. The company also offers a tarp repair products line. All products are primarily sold through their e-commerce platform with same-day shipping on in-stock items from their Brantford facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Trison Advantage: Proprietary 16oz vinyl tarp brand manufactured in-house by Trison Tarps, featuring lighter than industry average materials for lumber and steel tarps.
- Rockhard Liners
- Trison Side Lok
Products and services
- Custom Vinyl Tarps Build-to-order vinyl tarps manufactured to customer-specified dimensions, available in 10oz, 16oz, 20oz, and 40oz solid vinyl with custom hem and grommet configurations; made for commercial trucking, equipment covers, and consumer uses.
- Custom Mesh Tarps Custom-made mesh tarps in multiple colors built to specific dimensions with custom grommet configurations, intended for shade, fencing, agricultural, and tree-hauling applications.
- Custom Vinyl Circle Tarps Round vinyl tarps with configurable grommet counts and diameter sizes, manufactured from heavy-duty 20oz vinyl for circular loads or structures.
- Custom Mesh Circle Tarps Round mesh tarps with customizable hem and grommet spacing for covering circular loads or structures.
- Custom Fitted Vinyl Tarps Custom-fitted vinyl tarps manufactured to exact dimensions for a precise fit without excess material, available in 10oz, 16oz, and 20oz vinyl for residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial applications.
- Truck Tarps (Steel, Lumber, Dump Truck, Smoke, Machinery, Coil) Stock truck tarps including steel tarps, lumber tarps, dump truck tarps, smoke tarps, machinery tarps, coil tarps and nose tarps, manufactured in Canada or the USA from global materials and 16oz Trison Advantage vinyl, sold for flatbed, dump, and specialty loads.
- Bin Tarps Mesh tarps sized for hooklift and roll-off containers (e.g., 11' x 17' and 11' x 24') used to cover loose material loads in waste and aggregate hauling.
- Dump Truck Tarps Pre-made and custom dump truck and dump trailer tarps stocked in multiple sizes and colors (black, red, blue, green, purple, orange, yellow), with custom sizing available up to 53-foot trailers.
- Flatbed Tarps Flatbed tarps including lumber, steel, smoke, machinery, and coil tarps in 16oz Trison Advantage vinyl, available in 2-, 3-, and 4-piece sets across various sizes for flatbed trailer loads.
- Roll Rite Tarps Roll Rite branded replacement tarps including Super Tough Mesh and Premium Mesh tarps for use with Roll Rite side roll systems on open-top trailers.
- Tarp Systems (Dump, Roll Off/Hooklift, Side Roll, Cable) Complete automated tarp systems for dump trucks, roll-off and hooklift containers, and side roll trailers from brands including Roll Rite, Donovan, O'Brian, Michel's, Aero Industries, E-Cargo, Shur-Co, and Trison, priced from $2,325 for electric conversion kits to $15,890 for full roll-off systems.
- Dump Truck Tarp Systems Roll Rite TarpMaster automated tarp systems for dump trucks, including the TarpMaster 400 Series for tandem axle dump trucks and TarpMaster 500 Series for tri-axle dump trucks.
- Roll Off and Hooklift Tarp Systems Automated tarp systems for roll-off and hooklift containers including Roll Rite DC200, DC350, DC400, and DC850 systems, and Donovan HY-Tower and SWAT systems.
- Side Roll Tarp Systems Side roll tarp systems and electric conversion kits for open-top trailers, including Michel's Electric Roll Tarp Conversion Kit with Remote and Shur-Co 4500HD Electric Conversion Kit with EZR Controls.
- Tarp System Parts Inventory of 474+ tarp system replacement parts including cable system parts, dump truck and roll-off parts, electric tarp motors, flatbed rolling tarp system parts, Roll Rite parts, and side roll system parts, priced from $2.50 for plastic U-clamps to $1,650 for spring packs.
- Cargo Control Products Cargo control and tie-down equipment including winch straps, ratchet straps, chain binders, winches, drumclips, enclosed trailer products (bars, beams, logistic straps, moving blankets), flatbed solutions, and general hardware from brands including Ancra, Kinedyne, and Trison.
- Construction Tarps Construction tarps including insulated tarps, hoarding tarps for scaffolding, and scaffold debris netting sourced from Inland Plastics.
- Ice Rink Tarp (Backyard Rink Liner) White 3.5oz 10x10 weave polyethylene ice rink liner with 6mil thickness, UV protected and waterproof, available in sizes from 20' x 30' up to 50' x 100' for backyard skating rinks.
- Tarp Repair Kits Repair kits containing adhesive patches, seam sealer, replacement grommets, thread and needles, and repair tape, including HH-66 vinyl cement and repair rollers, compatible with both vinyl and canvas tarps.
- Semi Truck Aluminum Accessories Aluminum semi truck accessories including headache racks, tool and step boxes, and wood and tarp storage racks.
- Safety Products Safety products including flags, banners, oversize load signs, gloves, and tire chains for commercial trucking applications.
- Rockhard Liners Rockhard bedliner products for truck and trailer protection distributed by Trison Tarps.
- Conestoga XP Rolling Tarp System Conestoga XP automated front-to-back rolling tarp system for flatbed trailers.
- AeroForce F2B Front-to-Back Tarp System AeroForce F2B automated front-to-back tarp system designed for open-top trailers.
- Trison Side Lok System Proprietary Trison-branded side-lok tarp system and components for side roll tarp applications on open-top trailers including walking floors, live bottoms, and dumps.
- E-Cargo Tarp Systems E-Cargo branded tarp systems and components including the E-Cargo 421 Side-lok system for open-top grain, walking floor, live bottom, and dump trailers.
- AeroForce ROC Roll Off Container Tarp System AeroForce ROC roll-off container tarp system featuring a roller bar for tight and secure fit on roll-off and hooklift containers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 4.88 customer satisfaction rating from 517 verified reviews
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Trison Tarps
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Trison Tarps technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Trison Tarps partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Roll RitecoreTrison Tarps is the premier Roll Rite distributor in Canada with the largest inventory of Roll Rite parts available. They stock over 165 Roll Rite part numbers and offer same-day shipping for orders placed before 3PM. Trison also provides Roll Rite tarp systems, tarps, motors, arm assemblies, and electrical parts, and offers installation services at their Brantford facility.
- KinedynecoreMajor cargo control equipment supplier to Trison Tarps. Kinedyne products including winch straps, ratchet straps, chains, binders, corner protectors, and enclosed trailer products are distributed through Trison's Canadian operations.
- AncramajorAncra International supplies cargo control products including corner protectors, winch straps, logistic straps, and decking/shoring beams distributed by Trison Tarps across Canada.
- Donovan TarpsmajorDonovan Tarps products including roll-off systems (HY-Tower, SWAT), dump truck tarps, and replacement parts are distributed through Trison Tarps.
- Michel'smajorMichel's tarp system products including side roll systems, electric conversion kits, Super B kits, and replacement parts are distributed by Trison across Canada.
- AeroForcecoreTrison distributes AeroForce products including the AeroForce F2B front-to-back system and AeroForce ROC roll-off covering system. These represent advanced automated tarping solutions for various trailer types.
- Aero IndustriesmajorAero Industries supplies tarp system components including easy cover systems, swing arms, end fittings, and tarp motors distributed through Trison Tarps.
- E-CargomajorE-Cargo products including side-lok systems and replacement motors are distributed by Trison across Canada.
- O'BrianmajorO'Brian Diablo roll-off hoist tarping systems and replacement parts are distributed through Trison Tarps.
- Inland PlasticsmajorInland Plastics supplies utility tarps, construction tarps, hay tarps, shade tarps, ice rink tarps, and tarp repair products distributed through Trison.
- Shur-ComajorShur-Co products including 4500HD electric conversion kits, easy-off tarp stops, and replacement parts are distributed by Trison.
- Quick DrawminorQuick Draw rolling tarp system components including wheels and parts are distributed through Trison Tarps.
- TechspanminorTechspan products including electric tarp components are distributed through Trison's parts catalog.
- ThunderstoneminorThunderstone side roll system components are distributed through Trison's parts inventory.
- DrumclipminorDrumclip drum securement products (red for tight head drums, green for open head drums, orange for ISO drums) are distributed through Trison.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights4 records
Trison Tarps competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aero Industries: Manufacturer of tarp systems and components (easy cover systems, swing arms, tarp motors) for trucks and trailers. Sells through Trison in Canada and competes in the same automated tarping segment.
- Michel's Industries: Canadian manufacturer of tarp systems, particularly side roll systems and Super B kits, distributed by Trison. A direct competitor to Trison's own Side Lok system in the Canadian market.
- Donovan Enterprises: Manufacturer of tarp systems, particularly HY-Tower and SWAT roll-off systems, plus replacement tarps and parts. A distribution partner of Trison and a competitor in the same roll-off and hooklift container tarping category.
- Shur-Co: Manufacturer of automated tarping systems for trucks and trailers, including electric conversion kits and side roll systems. Competes with Trison's Roll Rite, Michel's, and Shur-Co distributed product lines and overlaps heavily with Trison Side Lok on functionality.
- Roll Rite: U.S.-based manufacturer of tarp systems and tarps for dump trucks, roll-off containers, and flatbeds. Direct upstream partner of Trison and direct competitor in tarp system sales; Roll Rite also sells through its own dealer network into the same Canadian fleet customers Trison serves.
- Mytee Products: U.S. manufacturer and e-commerce distributor of truck tarps, cargo control equipment, and moving supplies. Overlaps with Trison's full product mix — custom tarps, truck tarps, straps, and accessories — and competes for the same flatbed and owner-operator customer.
Emerging players
- Pulltarps: U.S.-based manufacturer and online retailer of pull-style tarp systems and replacement tarps for dump trucks and trailers. Smaller scale than Trison's partner brands but competes directly in the e-commerce, custom-tarp category Trison leads in Canada.
Others
- Kinedyne: Major manufacturer of cargo securement products (winch straps, ratchet straps, chains, binders). A key supplier partner of Trison and adjacent competitor in the broader cargo control category Trison serves through its ancillary line.
- Ancra International: Global supplier of cargo control and load securement products including corner protectors, winch straps, and decking beams. Distributed by Trison in Canada and an adjacent competitor in the cargo securement category.
Regional players
- Topp Custom Tarps: U.S.-based custom tarp manufacturer serving flatbed and specialty trucking. Comparable custom-manufacturing-plus-e-commerce motion to Trison, but focused on the U.S. market rather than competing head-to-head in Canada.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Profiles1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Trison Tarps
What does Trison Tarps do?
Trison Tarps manufactures and retails custom and stock vinyl and mesh tarps for trucks, dump trucks, flatbeds, and roll-off containers, alongside fully integrated tarp systems (Roll Rite, AeroForce, Conestoga XP, E-Cargo, Donovan, Shur-Co, Michel's, O'Brian). It distributes cargo control products such as straps, chains, binders, winches, drumclips and corner protectors, plus aluminum semi accessories, safety items, and repair supplies, serving both commercial trucking operators and individual consumers across Canada.
Is Trison Tarps a public or private company?
Trison Tarps is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Trison Tarps founded?
Trison Tarps was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Trison Tarps based?
Trison Tarps is headquartered in Brantford, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Trison Tarps make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Custom Tarps are the primary driver. The others are truck Tarps (Stock Items), tarp Systems, tarp System Parts, cargo Control Equipment, utility Tarps and Ice Rink Liners and tarp Repair Products.
Who are Trison Tarps's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aero Industries, Michel's Industries, Donovan Enterprises, Shur-Co, Roll Rite and Mytee Products. Pulltarps is listed as an emerging player. Others are Kinedyne and Ancra International. Topp Custom Tarps is listed as a regional player.
Does Trison Tarps have an API?
No public API is recorded for Trison Tarps.
What industry is Trison Tarps in?
Trison Tarps's product category is Truck Tarps and Cargo Control Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAFAN, Material Handling Protective Accessories (Slip Sheets, Corner Boards, Pallet Collars). Its SIC code is 3080.