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Outfitting News
The latest news on fleet equipment and the vehicle outfitting industry, from commercial van and work truck tips to innovative fleet solutions.
Expertec Attending the 2018 Global Petroleum Show
For the second straight year, Expertec is excited to be partnering with Woodridge Ford to showcase our vehicle upfitting solutions at the 2018 Global Petroleum Show in Calgary's Stampede Park on June 12-14. Come visit us at Booth 3425 where we will have the following...
Making Sense of the Aluminum Truck Debate
Let’s face it, our world, the world of jobsites, fleets of vehicles and handling jobs in any kind of environment, calls for a vehicle that can haul plenty of stuff first and worry about looks second. Of course, there is a practical side to that statement – the trucks...
Picking the Right Metal and Finish for Your Upfit
One of the most common questions we hear from our customers is about the durability of a particular finish on metal. Stainless steel, paint, powdercoating, or anodizing are all used extensively when you upfit and customize a work van or truck and, for many customers,...
What’s the REAL Cost of Ownership?
Boom! You just got the contract you’ve been chasing for months and now you’re ramping up the business to handle the expansion. There are some hoops you’re going to have to jump through and one of them is having enough vehicles outfitted correctly for the job. You’ve...
Expertec Celebrates One Year in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta - Expertec, an Edmonton-based custom vehicle upfitter, recently announced that their first year of operations in Calgary has been an unequivocal success. A longtime fixture in the Edmonton area, Expertec opened their second location in April, 2016 to...
What About Leasing It? Expertec Can Help
One of the biggest challenges any company – no matter the size – faces is budgeting and overhead. From the Fortune 500 to a new start-up, knowing where the money is and where it needs to go is critical to understanding what success is going to look like and how you’re...
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van – The Reawakening Continues
We’ve been talking about the very real questions that arise when a business, a contractor, or a trades specialist begins to look at their next vehicle. Without a doubt, the instinctive first choice is a pickup with an extended cab and enough luxury appointments to...
The 2018 Ford Transit is Making the Van Cool Again
No matter what you do to earn a living, if it requires tools and some workspace, there is no substitute for a van. In the last two decades, trucks have gotten all the glory and loads of manufacturer support from the dealership to the aftermarket, but if you are in the...
Tommy Gate Hydraulic Lifts Bring End to Loading and Unloading Nightmares
This Tommy Gate G2 Hydraulic Liftgate was installed on a Ford F-150 Truck at our Expertec Calgary location. Tommy Gate Hydraulic Lifts are designed for commercial and industrial vehicle operators and cargo handlers to complete daily tasks in a safer and more efficient...