Press Releases

Kidron, Ohio, August 24, 2010 - The Kidron Division of VT Specialized Vehicles Corporation, Inc. (VT SVC), a subsidiary of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), honored Jim Sommer for his 50-year association with Kidron brand truck bodies and trailers. Jim represents the second generation of the George Bixler family, who founded Kidron in 1946. In honor of his service, Jim received a commemorative pl...

Washington, N.C., 10 June 2010 - VT Specialized Vehicles Corporation's (VT SVC) Hackney Division today announced that its Washington, N.C. plant has received the 2009 Truck and Trailer Manufacturing Association (TTMA) award for plant safety. The award, presented to Tracey Maynor, VT SVC Vice President of Sales and Operations, on April 23, 2010 recognizes the Hackney plant for their achievement...

Washington, N.C., 10 June 2010 - VT Specialized Vehicles Corporation's (VT SVC) Hackney Division, builder of the P/2000 ultimate service body, today announced the launch of its new Contractor Service Industry website, www.hackneyservice.com. The new website features a user-friendly interface with improved search functionality to better serve its contractor specific audience. Hackney has expa...

Washington, N.C., 10 June 2010 - VT Specialized Vehicles Corporation (VT SVC), a leading manufacturer of specialized emergency vehicle bodies and trailers, today announced the introduction of two completely new rescue vehicle bodies. The vehicle bodies, first unveiled at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in April 2010, offer dramatic changes in manufacturing, tooling and assemb...

KIDRON, OH, December 3, 2009 - VT SVC Inc. (VT SVC), a company of VT Systems Inc., is introducing ColdShieldTM, a total temperature management solution available exclusively in its Kidron refrigerated distribution truck bodies and trailers. A critical component of ColdShieldTM is a state-of-the-art foaming system which improves cavity filling in floors, walls and ceilings, enabling Kidron trail...

Kidron, OH, October 27, 2009 - VT SVC Inc (VT SVC), a subsidiary of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that it has received an order for 248 Kidron Ultra Temp hybrid refrigeration truck bodies. The bodies were ordered by Idealease Inc., on behalf of its client Schwan Food Company. The 248 units are the largest single Ultra Temp order to date with deliveries beginning in the fourth qu...

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 Systems, Inc., today announced the appointment of Michael A. Tucker as CEO of its subsidiary VT Specialized Vehicles Corporation (VT SVC). Mr Tucker will concurrently serve as President of both the Hackney and Kidron divisions. VT SVC, comprising the two divisions is headquartered in Washington, N.C., and is one of the leading specialty truck design and manufacturing companies in the US. Mr ...

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...