Numbers, bolts, and a whole lot of pride
Fall often means inventory season for manufacturing companies, and SpaceKap is no exception. Over the next few weeks, our teams will spend countless hours listing every part, every tool, and every piece of equipment needed to build our fiberglass service units.
To mark the occasion, we’re taking a fun look behind the scenes at SpaceKap by the numbers. Here’s what it takes to keep the largest maker of fiberglass truck caps in North America rolling strong.
Key Takeaways
- SpaceKap runs two plants (Beloeil, Quebec and Plattsburgh, New York) supported by 81 distributors in Canada.
- The company sells roughly 3,000 fiberglass service units a year, each designed to transfer from one truck, and one generation, to the next.
- Founded in 1972 by Robert Thibault, ownership passed to a new generation of entrepreneurs in 2010.
| Number | What it represents |
|---|---|
| 1 | North America’s leading manufacturer of fiberglass service units for trucks |
| 2 | Plants: Beloeil, Quebec, and Plattsburgh, New York |
| 3 | Shareholders: Étienne Bouchard, Frédéric Chabanne, and Frédéric Albert |
| 6 | Sales representatives traveling across Canada and the United States |
| 20 | People on the administrative team |
| 85 | Skilled workers in the plant |
| 81 | Distributors in Canada |
| 1972 | The year SpaceKap was founded by Robert Thibault |
| 3,000 | Fiberglass service units sold every year |
| 6,000 | LED lights installed in units in one year |
| 121,000 kg | Fiberglass used every year |
| 320,000 lbs | Resin used every year to reinforce the fiberglass |
| 450,000 ft | Total shelving installed each year |
| 750,000 | Screws, nuts, and bolts used every year |
Who runs SpaceKap, and where is it built?
SpaceKap is North America’s leading manufacturer of fiberglass service units for trucks. Two plants work together to serve the company’s growing markets: Beloeil, Quebec, on Montreal’s South Shore, and Plattsburgh, New York.
Three passionate shareholders lead the company: Étienne Bouchard, Frédéric Chabanne, and Frédéric Albert. Three visionaries with one shared goal: to make SpaceKap shine across North America.
Six dedicated sales representatives travel across Canada and the United States, supporting customers and distributors. Twenty people make up the administrative team, the quiet engine that keeps everything running smoothly, and 85 skilled workers in the plant meet growing demand every day. With 81 distributors in Canada, SpaceKap stands as a recognized leader in its field.
How long has SpaceKap been building service units?
SpaceKap was founded in 1972 by Robert Thibault. In 2010, he passed the torch to a new generation of entrepreneurs determined to take the company to even greater heights, the same leadership that’s since driven the 2025 U.S. expansion.
How much material goes into a year of production?
SpaceKap sells about 3,000 fiberglass service units every year, built to last and designed to be transferred from one truck to another, even from one generation to the next. Each unit comes equipped with durable LED lights: in just one year, the team has installed more than 6,000 of them.
Building that many units takes real material: 121,000 kg of fiberglass every year, reinforced with 320,000 pounds of resin to create a strong, durable composite. Add 450,000 feet of shelving installed annually (miles of smart storage) and over 750,000 screws, nuts, and bolts, and the scale becomes clear.
And to end on a brighter note: one million smiles spotted on the roads of Canada and the United States thanks to SpaceKap units. Because beyond the numbers, SpaceKap is, above all, a story of passion, reliability, and pride.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many SpaceKap units are sold each year?
SpaceKap sells roughly 3,000 fiberglass service units every year, each designed to be transferable from one truck to another.
Where does SpaceKap manufacture its service units?
SpaceKap operates two plants: one in Beloeil, Quebec, on Montreal’s South Shore, and one in Plattsburgh, New York.
When was SpaceKap founded?
SpaceKap was founded in 1972 by Robert Thibault, who passed leadership to a new generation of entrepreneurs in 2010.
How many dealerships carry SpaceKap products?
SpaceKap products are available through 81 distributors in Canada, and US customers order through SpaceKap.
