Manac history

1972 Manac Inc. acquires Canam Steel, and the Canam Manac Group is formed.

1974 Manac opens its first sales office and service center in Boucherville.

1977 Manac starts manufacturing its first FRP van.

1982 Manac manufactures its first galvanized-steel van.

1986 Manac designs and builds its first aluminum van.

1989 Manac launches two innovative products: soft-sider platforms and chip semitrailers equipped with steel walls.

1991 Manac manufactures its first combo (steel and aluminum) flatbed.

1994 Manac inaugurates its Orangeville, ON, plant.

2000 Manac launches its first all-aluminum flatbed, becoming the only semitrailer manufacturer to offer a complete line of platform trailers: steel model, combo (steel & aluminum) and all-aluminum models.

In 2002, Manac Inc., out of Quebec, Canada, purchased the facilities and assets of CPS Trailers and CPS's manufacturing plant in Oran became Manac Trailers' first plant in the United States

2004 The Canam Manac Group Inc. announces its decision to focus on components for the construction industry and to sell off its semitrailer division.

2006 Manac marks its fortieth anniversary.

2007 Manac opens its second US plant in Kennett, MO.

2009 Manac purchases Trailmobile Canada and Trailmobile Corp™ intellectual property, tooling and raw materials.

2011 Manac acquires the assets and intellectual property of Liddell Canada.

2012 Manac outperforms all North American semitrailer manufacturers in Underride Guard Crash Tests conducted by IIHS on dry vans.

2013 Manac completes its IPO, the company’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under symbol TSX: MA.

2016 Manac celebrates its 50th anniversary. https://youtu.be/VDso56g5gp4

2017 Manac takes minority stake in ABS Trailers specialized manufacturer of conveyor trailers.