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Ranger Design Distributor Named Master Upfitter

Ranger Design Inc.'s distributor, Kodiak Upfitters LLC, has been granted the status of Master Upfitter 2015-2016 by Daimler Vans/Mercedes-Benz America.

by Staff

April 1, 2016

1 min to read

Ranger Design Inc.'s distributor, Kodiak Upfitters LLC, has been granted the status of Master Upfitter 2015-2016 by Daimler Vans/Mercedes-Benz America. This important designation recognises Kodiak Upfitters as an expert in their field and ensures that their work meets the highest standards for upfitting and customization of Mercedes Sprinter, Mercedes Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter cargo vans.

Unique in the industry, the Master Upfitter program acknowledges qualified upfitters in their respective fields of expertise. It confirms Mercedes-Benz confidence in the upfitters ability to deliver an outstanding finished product and uphold the utmost in customer satisfaction, according to the company.

Through the program, Master Upfitters have access to specialized 24/7 technical assistance from Mercedes-Benz and a dedicated team to support them. A Master Upfitter has access to exclusive content that provides extensive details on options/packages for the base Sprinter and Metris vans, as well as enjoying other exclusive benefits available only to Master Upfitters.

Topics:Daimler Mercedes-Benz Ranger Design Upfitting Small Fleet

Originally posted on Automotive Fleet

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