SpaceKap is on the brink of a transformative year. As the North American leader in fiberglass truck body manufacturing, the company was preparing for significant growth in 2025, a year set to reshape its future. Central to that growth: the opening of a new U.S. division in Plattsburgh, strengthening SpaceKap’s presence in the American market.
Key Takeaways
- SpaceKap targeted February 2025 to be fully operational at its new Plattsburgh, New York service center.
- The company hired local staff who know the U.S. market to manage the new center from day one.
- 2025 also brought appearances at Work Truck Week, the NAFA Expo, and the Utility Expo to build supplier and fleet-manager relationships.
What did the final stretch before SpaceKap USA’s opening look like?
One of SpaceKap’s most significant events of the year was the opening of its U.S. division in Plattsburgh. This expansion represented a major milestone in the company’s history, strengthening its leadership position and bringing it closer to customers in the American market.
Final preparations for the opening were underway. While painters put the finishing touches on the space, the management team put the company’s structure in place. Equipment had arrived and was set to be installed shortly, with the goal of being fully operational by February.
“We’re excited to bring this ambitious project to fruition. Our commitment remains the same: to continue to be a benchmark in our field, and to support our customers with the same level of excellence and innovation that has forged our reputation. What’s more, we’ve just hired local people to manage this service center: Americans who know this specific market inside out,” said Étienne Bouchard, General Manager, with pride.
What industry events was SpaceKap targeting in 2025?
Alongside the launch, SpaceKap looked ahead to several key industry events. In March, the company attended Work Truck Week in Indianapolis and took part in the NAFA Expo in Long Beach, which brings together fleet managers. In October, it attended the Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, a major event held every two years.
These events gave SpaceKap the opportunity to raise awareness of its products, meet strategic suppliers, and build partnerships to support its development, laying groundwork that led directly to two key executive hires that same year.
Did SpaceKap deliver on this pivotal year?
2025 was much more than a milestone year on paper. It’s the year SpaceKap reaffirmed its mission: to offer quality solutions and remain close to customers wherever they are. That mission carried through to the official grand opening that followed just months later.
Thank you to all partners, customers, and employees for their continued trust and support throughout this new chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did SpaceKap plan to be operational at its new U.S. location?
SpaceKap targeted February 2025 to be fully operational at its new Plattsburgh, New York service center.
Which industry events did SpaceKap attend in 2025?
SpaceKap attended Work Truck Week in Indianapolis and the NAFA Expo in Long Beach in March, and the biennial Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky in October.
Who did SpaceKap hire to manage its new U.S. service center?
SpaceKap hired local staff based in the U.S. who know the American market, rather than relocating existing Canadian staff to run the center.
