At a time when trade tariffs and economic uncertainty have industrial manufacturers speculating on short term outcomes, The Doepker Group of Companies is looking boldly to the future with its latest acquisition.
A release from the from the semi-trailer manufacturer, based in Annaheim, SK, said it is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Peerless and Scona tailer brands from Manac Inc. The onboarding of the brands will expand Doepker’s capabilities to serve key sectors including oil and gas, mining, forestry, logging and construction.
The release also announced the hiring of Andy McEachern as Doepker’s Senior Vice President. The Peerless and Scona brands will be manufactured in Saskatchewan with support from a well-established network of Peerless sales staff.
“Doepker is proud to keep these strong Canadian brands under Canadian ownership,” said President and CEO of Doepker Group Evan Doepker. With our team now exceeding 400 people, we are committed to supplying high-quality, Canadian-built trailers to customers across North America. Our operational excellence programs in Saskatchewan have created the capacity to integrate the Peerless and Scona brands alongside Doepker's existing lineup. This positions us for continued growth, and we look forward to expanding our team in Saskatoon in the near future.”
“The Peerless and Scona brands align perfectly with Doepker's commitment to world class, high-performance semi-trailers,” said Bill Schuler, chief sales and marketing officer. “Our teams share a passion for customer success, and we are excited to bring these brands together under one strong Canadian company.”
Industry continues to look to valued Candian products, and the announced expansion further solidifies the confidence in a homegrown Saskatchewan manufacturer. The company says the acquisition signals Doepker Group’s continued legacy of innovation, quality and dedication to its customers in the transportation industry.