LAFAYETTE, Ind. – March 5, 2014 – Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC), a diversified industrial
manufacturer and North America’s leading producer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems, today announced President and Chief Executive Officer
Dick Giromini will participate in Forbes’ inaugural Reinventing America Summit in Chicago March 26-28, 2014.
The invitation-only event will bring together more than 300 leaders from business, academia and government for a non-partisan discussion about the role of
heartland innovation in the U.S. economy’s recovery. The Summit will explore topics such as innovation, transportation, the energy boom, manufacturing and
rail revolutions, reinventing finance and education and America’s competitiveness.
“Our nation endured some debilitating economic and financial stresses in the past six years, which caused some significant challenges in American
manufacturing,” Giromini said. “As the largest producer of American-made semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems, Wabash National supports
reinvigoration of our nation’s industries. I look forward to joining prominent leaders, innovators, and academics for what promises to be an enlightening
event.”
Mr. Giromini will speak on a panel for the “(Re) Made in America: Inside the New Manufacturing Revolution” session. Other panelists include Michelle
Gloeckler, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for Walmart, Rich Meeusen, chief executive officer for Badger Meter, and Charlie Peters,
executive senior vice president for Emerson.
About Wabash National Corporation
Headquartered in Lafayette, Ind., Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) is a diversified industrial manufacturer and North America’s leading producer of
semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems. Established in 1985, the company specializes in the design and production of dry freight vans,
refrigerated vans, platform trailers, liquid tank trailers, intermodal equipment, engineered products and composite products. Its innovative products are
sold under the following brand names: Wabash National®, Transcraft®, Benson®, DuraPlate®, Walker Transport, Walker Defense Group, Walker Barrier Systems,
Walker Engineered Products, Brenner® Tank, Beall®, Garsite, Progress Tank, TST®, Bulk Tank International and Extract Technology®. To learn more, visit
http://www.wabashnational.com/
Media Contact:
Dana Stelsel
Corporate Communications Manager
(765) 771-5766
dana.stelsel@wabashnational.com
Investor Relations:
Jeff Taylor
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(765) 771-5438
jeff.taylor@wabashnational.com
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