Beloeil, Canada, April 17, 2019
SpaceKap announced a new distribution partnership agreement with a major Ford dealer in Arizona. Located in Glendale, Sanderson Ford was, at the time, the largest commercial and fleet vehicle dealership in the world, putting the SpaceKap brand in front of one of the largest pickup truck markets in North America.
Key Takeaways
- SpaceKap partnered with Sanderson Ford in Glendale, Arizona, a dealership with a 64-acre fleet inventory, in 2019.
- At the time, SpaceKap had over 40 authorized dealers across the United States, and today SpaceKap counts 81 distributors in Canada, while US customers order through SpaceKap.
- Sanderson Ford, in business since 1955, cited a shared customer-centric approach as the fit behind the partnership.
Why did SpaceKap partner with Sanderson Ford specifically?
Since the early 2000s, Fibrobec had been working to expand south of the border by installing SpaceKap products at various vehicle and accessory retailers. With more than 40 authorized dealers in the United States at the time, the alliance with Sanderson Ford made sense: the dealership offered the largest truck inventory in Arizona, with a 64-acre fleet of vehicles in the city center. Sanderson Ford began offering SpaceKap fiberglass transferable units to its commercial customers in the weeks before the announcement.
SpaceKap general manager Étienne Bouchard was convinced the partnership was key to becoming a leader in the Southern market. “For several years, we have been doubling up our development efforts in the US market and are very proud that our SpaceKap units are now sold at Sanderson Ford. In recent years, we have invested in research and development to adapt our box models to the ergonomic requirements of the American market, and we see that it’s now bearing fruit.”
What made Sanderson Ford a fitting long-term partner?
In business since 1955, Sanderson Ford attributed its longevity to a customer-centric approach at the heart of its operations, along with a pursuit of excellence. SpaceKap shared those same values, and the agreement gave both organizations a business opportunity: SpaceKap extended its reach in the U.S., while Sanderson Ford expanded the range of quality products offered to entrepreneurs and commercial fleet managers.
SpaceKap’s U.S. footprint has grown substantially since this 2019 partnership, culminating in its own dedicated U.S. division opening in Plattsburgh, New York, in 2025.
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Spacekap units in service with our customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanderson Ford located?
Sanderson Ford is located in Glendale, Arizona, and was, at the time of this 2019 partnership, the largest commercial and fleet vehicle dealership in the world.
How many U.S. dealers did SpaceKap have when this partnership was announced?
SpaceKap had more than 40 authorized dealers in the United States in 2019; today SpaceKap counts 81 distributors in Canada, and US customers order through SpaceKap.
Since when has Sanderson Ford been in business?
Sanderson Ford has been in business since 1955, citing a customer-centric approach as central to its longevity.
