UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 26, 2015
Wabash National Corporation
(Exact name of registrant
as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
1-10883 |
52-1375208 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission |
(IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
File No.) |
Identification No.) |
1000 Sagamore Parkway South, Lafayette, Indiana |
47905 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code:
(765) 771-5310
__________________
Not applicable
(Former name or former
address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended
to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events
On October 26, 2015,
Wabash National Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the introduction of its first line of
high-performance dry and refrigerated truck bodies A copy of the press release is furnished as an exhibit hereto and is incorporated
herein by reference. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and is not incorporated by reference into any
filing of Wabash National Corporation, whether made before or after the date of this report, regardless of any general incorporation
language in the filing.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| 99.1 | Wabash National Corporation Press Release |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
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WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION |
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Date: October 26, 2015 |
By: |
/s/ Jeffery L. Taylor |
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Jeffery L. Taylor |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Wabash National Corporation press release |
Exhibit 99.1
Media
Contact:
Dana Stelsel
Corporate Communications Manager
Wabash National Corporation
(765) 771-5766
dana.stelsel@wabashnational.com
Investor Relations:
Mike Pettit
Vice President – Finance and Investor Relations
(765) 771-5581
michael.pettit@wabashnational.com
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Wabash
National to Introduce Advanced Design Truck Body Line
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Oct. 26, 2015 — Wabash
National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) today announced it will introduce its first line of high-performance dry and refrigerated
truck bodies at the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Distribution Solutions Conference in Phoenix. The
truck bodies are designed to reduce fleets’ maintenance costs, enhance productivity and maximize the life of equipment.
“We’re very conscious of a shift happening in the
trucking industry fueled by re-urbanization and e-commerce trends. Our mission is to help our customers be successful, and with
our truck body line we can support them as they work to meet final-mile delivery needs,” said Brent Yeagy, group president,
Commercial Trailer Products at Wabash National Corporation.
Leveraging decades of innovation leadership in the semi-trailer
market, with more than 200 patents worldwide, Wabash National’s engineers have combined fleet-proven equipment designs with
advanced materials to create a line of high-performance refrigerated and dry freight truck bodies for Class 6, 7 and 8 chassis.
Wabash National’s refrigerated truck bodies are constructed
using state-of-the-art bonding assembly technology combined with a revolutionary patent-pending composite panel, providing up to
25% improvement in thermal efficiency when compared to conventional designs. This advanced design also reduces weight by as much
as 15 percent, all without sacrificing strength and durability.
The company’s dry truck bodies are constructed with Wabash
National’s DuraPlate® composite panels, fleet-proven for heavy-duty freight applications for nearly 20 years. The truck
bodies also incorporate semi-trailer grade components and designs for added performance and longevity.
“Responding to specific requests from select customers
in recent years, we developed a dry truck body design utilizing our industry-leading DuraPlate trailer technology,” Yeagy
explained. “Earlier this year we opened a dedicated facility in Lafayette, Indiana, for the production of truck bodies and
other final mile equipment. Although we’re in a limited production phase currently, we will continue to ramp up production
for both dry and refrigerated truck bodies over the next 18 months.”
The launch of Wabash National’s truck body line comes
in the midst of a surge in e-commerce, reshoring and re-urbanization, in addition to a changing regulatory environment.
“As the transportation industry is faced with increasing
regulations and rapidly changing shipper needs, we’re focused on supporting customers with breakthrough designs that reduce
weight, improve thermal and fuel efficiencies, reduce material costs, enhance corrosion resistance and improve safety,” he
added. “These product offerings are another step toward that goal.”
For example, to meet safety considerations and regulatory changes,
both Wabash National truck bodies feature a rear underride guard tested to U.S. and Canadian standards.
“Our engineering and production teams have worked hard
to design and build truck body models that provide greater levels of performance,” he added, “and we think customers
will see immediate benefit in their operations.”
The new line of Wabash National truck bodies will be on display
in booth #932 at the IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference, October 27–28. Attendees are invited to stop by the booth to
speak with a Wabash National representative, or visit wabashtruckbodies.com to learn more.
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About Wabash National Corporation
Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, Wabash National Corporation
(NYSE: WNC) is a diversified industrial manufacturer and North America’s leading producer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation
systems. Established in 1985, the company manufactures a diverse range of products including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers,
platform trailers, bulk tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, truck-mounted tanks, intermodal equipment, aircraft
refueling equipment, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade and pharmaceutical
equipment. Its innovative products are sold under the following brand names: Wabash National®, Beall®, Benson®, Brenner®
Tank, Bulk Tank International, DuraPlate®, Extract Technology®, Garsite, Progress Tank, Transcraft®, TST®, Walker
Barrier Systems, Walker Engineered Products, and Walker Transport. Visit www.wabashnational.com
to learn more.
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