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Ranger Design Launches Pickup Truck Utility System at Work Truck Week

The system’s cap, which fully integrates with a heavy-duty utility rack, is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2025.

Ranger Design Launches Pickup Truck Utility System at Work Truck Week

An initial product offering of rack and toolboxes from Ranger Design is slated to be available fall 2024.

Photo: Ranger Design

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Ranger Design, a provider of work van equipment, is showcasing prototypes of its latest pickup truck utility system at NTEA Work Truck Week 2024 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

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Launching through Ranger Design’s distributor network and completely manufactured in-house by the Ranger Design team, an initial product offering of rack and toolboxes is slated to be available fall 2024. The system’s cap, which fully integrates with a heavy-duty utility rack, is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2025, with additional products to follow later in the year.

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The system’s cap, which fully integrates with a heavy-duty utility rack, is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2025, with additional products to follow later in the year.

Photo: Ranger Design

“Our company was founded by tradesmen, individuals who understand that organization and efficiency are crucial aspects of the job,” said Ron Cowie, Ranger Design's chief executive officer. “For over 35 years, we have brought pragmatic innovation, unparalleled customer service, and unbeatable lead times to van professionals. Recently, we have observed that mobile tradesmen are increasingly opting for pickup trucks as their vehicle of choice. In this market, there is currently no fully compatible truck utility system. With this product line launch, we aim to streamline the lives of tradesmen, distributors, and installers by providing a true one-stop shop for pick-up truck professionals.”

For this new product line, clients and partners can expect rapid lead times, reliability, and customer service that has made Ranger Design the first choice for tradesmen and upfitters.

“For months, we have heard from many industry players that a primary challenge for tradesmen looking to upfit their work trucks is the absence of a complete utility solution. With this new product line, we propose a real system that works seamlessly together, is easy to install, and ensures complete security for work truck professionals,” Cowie added.

Ranger Design also continues to innovate on the van equipment side, introducing a new floor and mounting platform for Brightdrop, positioning its product line for the rapidly expanding market of electric vehicles.

These new releases allow for maximized payload of EV vehicles and customized placement of upfit product, tailored for the needs of end users and with a quicker, easier install, while offering the same heavy-duty quality and durability that has made Ranger Design’s reputation for over 35 years.

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