WorldWide Drilling Resource

42 JULY 2015 GATOR-TUFF GATORMADE TRAILERS by Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones Managing Publisher So, you have been looking VERY hard for that certain trailer that will meet your special needs? Well, so were Troy and Marie Cunningham of Vernon, Florida, when they finally found just the right company to build the right trailer for their “various enter- prises” ~ a Gatormade Trailer was their answer. Gator Made, Inc. , is a nationally known brand name for top-quality trail- ers, trailer parts, and equipment which has factory-direct sales and locations in various parts of the United States with its corporate headquarters in Somerset, Kentucky. But their coverage doesn’t stop there. Oh no! It continues through- out Canada as well, with distributions in most provinces. As you read their Web site “About Our Company” , you wi l l f ind they embrace sophisticated engineering technology and modern design with intuitive, ethical, and conscientious business practices. They believe in: 1. Individual Safety 2. Environmental Awareness 3. Superb Workmanship 4. Product Durability and Integrity 5. Operator Convenience 6. Cosmetic Appeal 7. Passion for their Products 8. Responsibility and Performance Balanced in Trust and Respect. I’m sure you are asking yourself, “Is she talking about a trailer?” Yes, I know it’s hard to believe a trailer company has this much dedication to their customers and passion to produce such outstanding equipment. But Gator Made, Inc. has made that their utmost goal. In 2002, they began manufacturing gooseneck trailers due to the high cus- tomer demand, which lead to trailers with GVW (gross vehicle weight) ratings from 14,000 to 25,900 pounds. Here again, they did NOT stop there ! As 2003 rolled around, they introduced their Industrial Series Trai lers designed for heavy equipment with GVW ratings of 14,000 and 16,000 pounds. These trailers are manufactured for extreme conditions and to provide service for many years. Jumping ahead to 2004, the Elite Series Gooseneck trailers now hit the stage with 16,000, 22,500, 25,900, and 30,000-pound GVW ratings. The market acceptance was outstanding! As the years continued, they also continued with advancements of new mo d e l s of dump t r a i l e r s w i t h bumpe r h i t c he s and improvements to their gooseneck lines, which are very much in demand. To make loading and unloading your heavy equipment easier, Gator Made, Inc. , solved that problem quick- ly with their uniquely-designed loading ramps. By 2011, advancements at their 450,000-square-foot manufacturing facility included in-house powder coat- ing to ensure the quality and inherent value of Gatormade trailers. Tilt equip- ment trailers were added to the line allowing them to fill yet another niche in the industry. These folks are NOT shy about giving you the guided tour of this mas- sive facility of steel in action! As Troy and Marie were escorted like digni- taries, here is what they saw: One thing is certain, there is not a lazy bone here! From the inside, back to the outside, GATORMADE s as far as the eye can see in Somerset, Kentucky! Since there isn’t enough room on this page to give you the full view of this beautiful facility, I guess you will just have to do what Troy and Marie did and “see for yourself”. As Troy put it to me, it is unbelievable! So the next time you see this Red Truck at Gator Made, Inc., it will have a GATORMADE TRAILER behind it! You can bet on that! One Happy Customer at a time! The GATORMADE way... WorldWide Drilling Resource ®