About East
Our Journey
For more than 55 years, East has been a leading supplier of trailers to the North American commercial vehicle market. The company started in a small building and gradually expanded to a sprawling facility spanning over 100 acres in Randolph, Ohio. With approximately 600,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space, East employs over 500 dedicated individuals.
In August 2023, East was acquired by Fultra®, which brought together the strengths of both companies for the benefit of employees, communities, customers, dealers and suppliers. Fultra CEO Jorge Martinez saw East as a perfect fit for their vision of becoming the trusted solutions partner in the North American commercial vehicle market.
East continues to operate as an independent entity, selling their trailers through a network of more than 90 dealer locations across North America. The existing management and employees of East play a crucial role in driving the company forward.
At East, our focus is on building trailers that deliver exceptional operational performance, strength, durability and longevity, all while providing great value to our customers. Our dedicated and loyal workforce is the foundation of our success and our commitment to excellence. Thanks to our skilled team and efficient processes, we consistently exceed customer expectations by delivering top-quality products.
If you would like to learn more about Fultra and its family of companies, please visit their website for additional information: https://fultra.mx.
History Of Firsts
If you’re looking to invest in an aluminum trailer, it’s to your advantage to go with the brand that has led the way in aluminum flatbed, dump and refuse trailer innovation. We have a history of creating new products, instead of just copying the ideas of others. Here’s a long list of the innovative reasons why East is First in Aluminum Trailers.
Patents
East has been awarded many patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its highly regarded technology and designs.
First Aluminum Trailer
In 1968, East’s first customer, Tom Shields, opted for a very unique dump trailer made of aluminum. “Aluminum was the way to go at that time, and still is,” said Shields in 2008.
Historically, Shields was purchasing East steel dump trailers every ten years to haul coal. His last steel dump trailer was ten years old when he traded it for a brand new East aluminum trailer
After 40 years of use, East bought Shields’ aluminum dump trailer back. The trailer was still operating and because it had been cleaned and refurbished along the way, there was no need to rebuild it. The original welds were still in place. Both the frame and floor were in very good shape. The tailgate still functioned after 40 years, however, it had taken a beating so it was replaced.
Since the beginning of our company, we’ve built aluminum trailers to outperform and outlast the competition. The First East trailer has held up very well over its four decades of working life – living up to the lifetime ROI claims we make today. Just one of many examples of how East aluminum trailers keep working – and making money – for their owners year after year.