CC Industries acquires trailer maker Trail King

CC Industries has acquired open deck and material hauling trailer manufacturer Trail King. Terms were not disclosed.

CC Industries is part of Henry Crown & Co. and is the holding and management company for the Crown family’s privately held companies, which includes Great Dane Trailers.

“Trail King is an exceptional company with a long history of excellence,” said Bill Crown, president & CEO of CC Industries. “We are delighted to add Trail King to the Crown family’s portfolio of transportation equipment companies.”

Trail King will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity, the company said. Carol Lowe will continue as the company’s president.

“Carol Lowe and the entire management team have fostered a culture of continuous improvement while manufacturing the highest quality solutions in the specialized trailer industry,” Crown said. “And we are excited about working with them in the future.”