History of Firsts

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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.

1968	East introduces a new aluminum body design that, for the first time, was durable enough to replace steel.
1968	Proved aluminum trailers are durable in critical areas such as side to floor connections, bulkhead to side joints and doghouse.
1968	Full wrap around bulkhead on dump trailers for less body twist
1968	3 finger extrusions on tailgates for resistance against bowing
1968	Rear hinge location on dump trailers moved forward of suspension hanger to maximize dump stability
1968	Stainless shim insulators on gate pins eliminating corrosion
1969	Tubular hoist mount for dump trailers for maximum strength
1969	1/2" round at top edge of bulkhead for increased tarp life
1970	Aluminum frame neck fabrication process for maximum strength
1971	Wear pads on Reyco suspension hangers for longer life & easy repair
1973	45 degree dirt shedders for maximum side strength and no debris accumulation
1975	Led lobbying effort in D.C. to recognize tri-axle configurations under Federal bridge formula
1977	Led lobbying effort in Pennsylvania allowing special consessions for 6 axle tractor-trailers
1978	Led lobbying effort in OH, MN, AL, KY, IL, TX to recognize tri-axle configurations
1978	Aluminum push out sludge trailers
1979	Aluminum push-out large capacity refuse trailers
1980	Charter member and supported the founding of the national Dump Transport Industries Assoc.
1981	Cast dump shoes with recessed grease valley for longer life
1984	Tubular crossmembers for flatbeds for maximum load strength (patented)
1984	Aluminum draft arms for frameless dump trailers
1984	Reflective tape in patented recessed extrusions
1984	Beast flatbed 50,000-lb. rating in 4' section
1984	Flatbed welded beam in the neutral axis for maximum cracking resistance
1985	Aluminum moving floor refuse trailers for optimum payload and corrosion resistance
1985	Stainless steel floor liner option for dump equipment reducing wear
1985	Headache racks utilizing complex interlocking extrusions
1986	Aluminum crane unloader flatbed
1986	Barrel type safety winders with acme thread for tailgates
1986	Mylar insulation for all steel to aluminum contact points to reduce corrosion
1987	Safety winder rear post brackets from extrusion for strength integrity
1987	Backing strips on all side sheet seams for reduced joint cracking
1988	Successfully built brick unloader aluminum flatbed trailer
1989	Box crossmembers at floor splices for maximum floor integrity on dump trailers
1989	Quiet Ride crossmember wear pads for frame dump equipment (patented)
1989	Non-skid flooring on flatbed decking for safety
1989	Flatbed nailer joints expanded for floor to crossmember integrity
1989	Spreader chain tailgate lugs for dump equipment to extruded material for maximum strength
1990	Step-N-Store tool box for truck-tractors
1990	Heavy duty top rails for long refuse trailers for bow resistance
1991	3 void suspension spacers for less weight and added strength
1992	Full length bottom and top main beam flange / S-design neck for maximum design integrity
1992	Safety winder gate brackets from extrusion for maximum strength
1993	Successfully built 1st all aluminum B-train flatbed trailer
1993	First successful aluminum drop deck flatbed
1995	Color coded air lines for easier troubleshooting
1995	Bi-metal connections between crossmembers and main beam on composite flatbeds
1996	One piece wire harness in rear light panels for maximum lighting integrity
1998	First successful aluminum B-Train flatbed lead and pup trailer designs
2000	Self aligning frameless dump trailer upper coupler reducing weight and improving handling
2001	East Genesis® side wall design revolutionizing dump and refuse trailer design
2002	Sliding winch clip (patented) for flatbeds exceeding cargo securement standards
2002	Integrated side rails on flatbed for sliding winches and tie downs, plus shielded wiring
2002	MMX aluminum flatbed with 72,000-lb. concentrated load rating
2003	Lite-Ride aluminum suspension hangers to reduce weight and corrosion
2004	East Genesis® tipper trailer requiring no center pipe for easier loading and maintenance
2005	Introduced aluminum winch and clips
2005	Supply filter for ABS systems increasing warranty period to4 years
2005	Genesis side wall patented
2006	First to make PC-Rated LED lights standard on all trailers
2006	Advanced smooth-wall Genesis tailgate design for dump trailers
2007	Introduced East Genesis® II aerodynamic floor design
2008	Integrated stairway for flatbeds
2008	First to offer sealed "moisture barrier" LED Lighting System
2009	Beast II 65,000-lb. concentrated load rated flatbed trailer
2010	East Genesis® Hybrid™, a unique combination of square-box and round-bottom dump trailer
2013	All-aluminum flatbed trailer with narrow-neck design
2013	East manufactures 50,000 trailer
2014	State-of-the-art Parts Center
2014	JOST AX150 Alumilight Series of landing gear became standard on East platform trailers
2014	Introduced East aluminum drop deck beavertail trailer with level ramp
2016	Integrated extruded aluminum side-rail system with Double-L winch for cargo securement
2016	Opened high-tech manufacturing facility
2017	Truck-Lite 99® Series wiring harness became standard on all new East platform trailers
2017	Introduced East lightweight tipper trailer
2019	East Elite™ wheel-end assembly 5-Year Unlimited Miles
2019	Aluminum air tanks became standard
2020	Introduced East narrow spec dump trailer
2020	Updated customized rendering trailer

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