ED MANSELL TO FILL THE POSITION
PRESIDENT CHOSEN TO LEAD NEW SAUK CENTRE-BASED CENTERLINE TANK AND TRAILER MANUFACTURING.
 St. Cloud, MN, July 1, 2010: Tricouni Enterprises, St. Cloud, MN, has announced that it has named Ed Mansell to fill the position of President for its new Centerline Trailer Manufacturing company. The firm is a blend of two local companies: Engle Fabrication of Sauk Centre and RWay Trailer Manufacturing of Long Prairie.
As President, Ed Mansell will be responsible for managing all of Centerline’s engineering, manufacturing and service operations, along with guiding the company's product development processes. Mansell joins Centerline from his most recent position with Acro Trailer, Springfield, MO.
Acro is a market-leading designer and builder of a wide variety of tank and trailer products similar to those produced by Engle and R-Way.
“I’m very excited to be selected to help form and grow this new company. It’s a true win-win achievement for Engle, R-Way and the local community,” says Mansell. “These two companies, located so close to each other, have well-deserved reputations for quality products and excellent service. Putting these companies together under one brand makes so much sense, from sharing engineering resources, to increasing manufacturing capacities, to expanding customer service opportunities. Becoming Centerline allows us to create a powerful one-stop resource for our customers in the construction, transportation and government tank and trailer markets across the country. The new Centerline will provide rugged, value-engineered custom and standard tank and trailer products direct from the manufacturer.”
Centerline will continue to design and manufacture the current types of equipment offered by the Engle and R-Way operations. As new products are developed, they’ll be added under the Centerline banner. The corporate offices for Centerline are housed in the current Engle Fabrication facility located along Highway 71, just South of Sauk Centre.
Mansell and his family have already moved from Missouri and have purchased a home in the Sauk Centre area. “Sauk Centre is filled with friendly and hard-working people. It’s a city that reminds us of what makes America and our people so great. We are very impressed with the opportunities for growth in and around Sauk Centre, “ he adds.
Mike Roth, President, Tricouni Enterprises sums up the decision to select Mansell this way: "Ed's diverse engineering experiences and his demonstrated leadership skills in developing and implementing cutting-edge transportation equipment products is an invaluable asset for growing the Centerline enterprise. We’re certain that there is a significant amount of business in the marketplace that we can capture by combining the many strengths of the Engle and R-Way under the Centerline brand and through Ed’s progressive management and direction. Look for many good things ahead as we roll out the new Centerline Trailer Manufacturing company!"
To contact Ed Mansell: 320-352-6553
Information on the Web:
www.centerlinetrailer.com
www.englefab.com
www.rwaytrailermfg.com
About Tricouni Enterprises, LLC: Based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Tricouni Enterprises, LLC is a family-owned investment firm that focuses on acquisitions and investment opportunities throughout the local region and beyond. The company leverages extensive financial, operational, and management expertise to facilitate strategic plans and support management teams. Tricouni is also committed to preserving the legacy and family traditions of its portfolio companies, with a specific emphasis on maintaining a business’ local presence. |
