Leggett & Platt and SNUGTOP Announce Ship-thru Partnership

Leggett & Platt exhibited SNUGTOP's new SnugProXL at the NTEA Work Truck Show 2012

Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP), a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicle storage solutions and provider of fleet integration solutions, has announced a partnership with SNUGTOP, manufacturer of commercial grade truck caps and tonneau covers. Leggett & Platt CVP will provide SNUGTOP's commercial product line at its Ford, GM, and Chrysler OEM ship-thru facilities. The partnership will allow pickup fleet customers to continue to take advantage of CVP ship-thru installation efficiencies combined with the product advantages of the new SnugProXL.

"SNUGTOP is excited to extend our quality fiberglass truck caps and tonneau covers to the commercial industry. Leggett & Platt understands the needs of fleet customers and the ship-thru infrastructure which will enable SNUGTOP to support fleets with a comprehensive program from order to delivery. Both companies have a long history of innovation, high-quality standards, and process management proficiency, which is vital to this market," said Dennis Bowe, Fleet Sales Manager for SNUGTOP.

SNUGTOP's new SnugProXL commercial topper features lightweight, reinforced fiberglass construction, aerodynamic styling and large flush-mounted doors to achieve optimum fuel economy while providing easy access to an immense inventory of tools, equipment and supplies. Masterack, a Leggett & Platt CVP company, has released a full line of heavy-duty storage equipment for the SnugProXL, which includes toolboxes, full-length shelving, ladder racks and trade accessories.

"Leggett & Platt CVP is committed to providing innovative solutions to our customers. Today more than ever, we are focused on offering tools that increase fuel and time efficiency. We are excited to partner with Snugtop who has forged the industry with the fiberglass SnugProXL. This partnership compliments our commitment to offer customers alternatives and supports our goal to become an industry leading integrated solutions provider." said Ross Haith, Group VP Leggett & Platt CVP Marketing and VP of Fleet Sales for Masterack.

Leggett & Platt CVP further reinforced its commitment to innovation at the Work Truck Show, with displays featuring a dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) cargo van, lightweight aluminum and composite van interiors, the TabCruzer, a mobile mounting solution for the iPad and iPad2, and a fuel efficient low-profile fiber optic splicing trailer.

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