Author: Elle Perschke

In an average year, more than 900 million tons of sand and gravel, and well over a billion tons of crushed stone, are produced in the U.S. Nationally, construction aggregates are a multi-billion-dollar industry and the most mined materials in the world. Every town and...

Cabover engine (COE) trucks were once a common sight on America’s roads. In these big rigs, the passenger cabin literally sat on top of the engine compartment. While dominant in the U.S. into the 1970s, semi-truck length laws and safety issues led to the development of cabs...

Manual Medi-Jack Safely Lifts Dogs for Therapy Over the years, Power-Packer has had some very positive reactions to our products from customers and end-users. But perhaps our favorite is the resounding tail wag we get from dogs who feel and move better. Power-Packer proudly supplies self-contained hydraulic...

Landing gear is a key trailer component, providing both safety and efficiency for a driver at the beginning and end of a haul. These legs keep the trailer stable when it isn’t attached to a tractor or cab. According to the American Trucking Association, there are...

Power-Packer is pleased to announce that our Westfield, Wis., manufacturing facility successfully completed its ISO audit on March 31. Our Quality Management Systems (QMS) are now re-certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, and we will transition into the new 2015 ISO revision at our next surveillance audit...

Every day, Power-Packer hydraulic outrigger systems help employees work smarter, safer and more efficiently. Specifically designed for work truck application, our customizable outrigger systems securely stabilize trucks and provide safer working conditions for operators, while protecting an employer’s or customer’s valuable assets. Truck mounted cranes provide...

Power-Packer, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic position and motion control solutions, has launched a dynamic new website at www.powerpackerus.com. The responsive site utilizes the newest web technology and is compatible with the latest browsers and mobile devices. With the new site, Power-Packer provides users fast...

Looking for innovative actuation solutions for medical applications? Check out our new Power-Packer Medical Actuation brochure, featuring hydraulic solutions for patient handling. Our hydraulic actuation systems are featured in hospital beds, chairs, stretchers, treatment tables, operating tables, and more....