Press Releases

Washington, NC, September 21, 2016 – The United States Postal Service has provided notification that VT Hackney is one of a select group of companies awarded a prototype contract under the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) Acquisition Program. “I speak for everyone at VT Hackney in expressing our excitement in continuing the goal to develop and manufacture the next ...

Mobile Pre-Chilled Transport for Dry Fleets Washington, NC, September 20, 2016 – VT Hackney, Inc. is tackling the demand for prechilled transport by releasing the ColdSled commercial cooler. Through its Kidron and Hackney brands, VT Hackney touches a variety of markets, such as foodservice and beverage, that require temperature control management during daily delivery. The ColdSled i...

Washington, N.C., September 25, 2013 – VT Hackney, Inc. (VT Hackney), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Kidron Metal Products, specializing in custom manufactured cabs, operator cab enclosures, cabins, and specialty fabrications, has unveiled a new website. Kidroncabs.com will target automotive and original equipment manufacturers seeking to outsource s...

Kidron, Ohio March 31, 2008 - VT Specialized Vehicles Corporation Inc. (VT SVC), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), has introducesd two new versions of the rugged, highly durable PackStar truck body.  The new PackStar truck bodies have exceptional durability and a unique collection of advantages that specifically caters to the professional moving and storage industry. The new P...

Kidron, Ohio, December 4, 2007 — VT Specialized Vehicles Corporation, Inc (VT SVC), a company of VT Systems, Inc (VT Systems), has introduced UltraTemp—an advanced hybrid system for refrigerated distribution that combines the benefits of both cold plate and mechanical refrigeration. Launched by VT SVC's Kidron division, UltraTemp delivers the low operating costs, high reliabili...

VT Specialized Vehicles Corporation (VT SVC), a subsidiary of VT Systems Inc, today announced that its Kidron division has secured a $36m contract to build foodservice trailers for one of the largest foodservice companies in the US.  This award is the largest contract in Kidron's 60-year history. The trailers and components under this contract are currently in production at three of Kidro...