Clarience Technologies Acquires Ranger Design
Ranger Design, a manufacturer of upfitting solutions for work trucks and cargo vans, has been acquired by Clarience Technologies.

Clarience Technologies has acquired Ranger Design.
Photo: Ranger Design/Clarience Technologies/Work Truck
Clarience Technologies has acquired Ranger Design, a manufacturer of upfitting solutions for commercial vehicles. This addition strengthens Clarience Technologies' position, the company said, as a provider of work truck solutions and extends its capabilities as a trusted upfit solutions provider.
Two brothers with a shared passion for innovation and service founded Ranger Design in 1988, and it has been offering van storage systems and turnkey solutions for the past 35 years for fleets, OEMs, and tradespeople and has a network of more than 200 resellers across North America.
"We are excited to welcome Ranger Design to the Clarience Technologies team of companies. This acquisition aligns with our vision to provide visionary technology for all transportation, to help make the world safer and create superior value for our customers and the communities we serve,” said Brian Kupchella, CEO of Clarience Technologies.
Ranger Design Adds Upfitting Solutions
Ranger Design is known for its complete suite of upfitting solutions to enhance the efficiency and safety of work trucks. Clarience Technologies said Ranger Design’s commitment to the customer experience through product quality, innovation, reliability, and speed of delivery makes it a sought-after brand for commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and major fleets.
"Joining Clarience Technologies is a significant milestone for Ranger Design,” said Ron Cowie, CEO of Ranger Design. “This partnership will allow us to leverage combined resources and expertise to better serve our customers. Together, we will continue to innovate and provide the highest quality upfit solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry."
It joins other Clarience Technologies brands serving the commercial vehicle market, such as:
Truck-Lite
Pressure Systems International
DAVCO
American Van
ECCO
Collaboration with these leading brands, according to Clarience Technologies, creates a winning value proposition for all fleet operators looking for high-quality, engineered upfit solutions.
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