East Manufacturing recognized its top distributors for the 2006 fiscal year at its annual Dealer Meeting at the Pointe Hilton Resort in Phoenix AZ recently. Awards were presented by Dave Tate, president and chief executive officer of East Manufacturing. Distributor of the Year honors went to:
- Multi-locations: Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel
- Dump trailers: Walsh Freightliner
- Platform trailers: Midwest Utility Inc
- Parts: Banner Truck & Trailer
- MMX: Titan Sales
- Silver Award: CRTS Inc
- Bronze Award: I-State Truck Center
Awards of Merit were presented to Glockner Chevrolet and Wisconsin U/P Trailer Sales. The Newcomer Award of Merit went to Kenworth of Birmingham Inc.
For 10 years of continuous and dedicated sales and service, awards were received by Lakeshore Utility Trailer Inc and Scientific Brake & Equipment Co. Earning similar honors for 20 years of service were Banner Truck & Trailer and Glockner Chevrolet.