The story behind Knapheide's 175-plus years of truck manufacturing
Update: 2025-10-28
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Discover how Knapheide, a sixth-generation family-owned company in Quincy, Ill., evolved from building wagons in 1848 to designing highly customized service trucks today. Greg Schutte, director of fabrication, shares insights on managing over 2 million SKUs, modernizing the shop floor with automation and precision equipment, and attracting a new generation of problem-solving talent. Learn how a company with deep roots in agriculture became a leader in custom fabrication, all while maintaining rapid lead times and embracing innovation.
This episode was recorded at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago in partnership with Salvagnini America. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.
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