Wabash National Corporation Raises $400,000 for Charity with Support from Suppliers

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) raised $400,000 for 17 community organizations at its annual charity golf outing on September 22, held in conjunction with the company’s annual Supplier Conference, which took place on September 23.

“Every year I am impressed by the generosity of our supplier partners who support us in giving back to our communities,” said Dick Giromini, president and chief executive officer. “Thanks to our suppliers, this year’s charity golf outing was the most successful event in its history. Wabash National is proud to support and work with local agencies to sustain and promote a promising future for our communities. It gives me great pleasure to work with people throughout our industry who share our company values and support our organization in our efforts to give back.”

More than 200 companies supported Wabash National’s fundraising efforts at the charity golf outing and auction, raising $356,957 with event sponsorships and auction bids. Wabash National gave an additional corporate gift of $43,043 at the close of the charity golf outing and auction, bringing the total monies raised to $400,000.

The United Way of Greater Lafayette is receiving the largest donation at $170,000. The remainder of donations is being distributed among various nonprofit organizations, including:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater LafayetteCollege Mentors for KidsFolds of Honor FoundationFond du Lac Area United Way Food Finders Food BankHelen Keller Foundation for Research and EducationJunior Achievement of Greater LafayetteMarch of Dimes Indiana ChapterMental Health America of Tippecanoe CountyPurdue Athletes Life Success Program (PALS) United Way of the Columbia-Willamette United Way for Clinton County United Way of Wyandotte CountyUnited Way of the PennyrileUnited Way of Boone County Wabash Center

“At Wabash National, we truly value our relationships with suppliers, customers and communities,” said Nick Adler, vice president of global strategic sourcing at Wabash National. “Relationships are all about connections with people. We want to work with companies that value those relationships as much as we do, and are committed to making a difference in our communities.”

Wabash National thanks the following suppliers who supported the charity golf outing and auction with event sponsorships:

Diamond Sponsors
Advanced Alloy Processing (AAP)	Shandong Special Industry Group Co.
Earthwise Plastics	Specialty Rolled Metals
Hendrickson	SSAB
Hutchens Industries	Steel of West Virginia
Meritor	Truck-Lite
SAF-Holland	Valspar Corporation
Platinum Sponsors
Alcorn Industrial, Inc.	Maxion Wheels
All State Fastener Corporation	Michelin
Aurora Parts & Accessories	Morgan Stanley
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company	PPG Industries
Dow Chemical Company	SAPA Extrusions, Inc.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company	Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Hynes Industries	Wells Fargo
Jost International Corp.
Gold Sponsors
3D Machine, Inc.	Meritor Wabco
3M Traffic Safety & Security Division	Nucor Corporation
Aluminum Shapes, LLC	Phillips Industries
AZZ Galvanizing	Precoat Metals
Ferguson	Pressure Systems International
Fleet Engineers, Inc.	Pro Resources Staffing Services
GC3 Logistics	Prolift Industrial Equipment
Hoosier Tank and Manufacturing, Inc.	Ridge Corporation
Kansas City Freightliner	Schneider Logistics
KW Plastics	Sika Corporation
Lafayette Steel & Aluminum	TKO Graphix
Silver Sponsors
Advanced Plastic Corporation	M&E Global Group, Inc.
Aero Industries, Inc.	Office Depot
Alcoa, Inc.	Overseas Hardwoods Company
Ancra International, LLC	Pacific Metal Company
Baker Industrial Supply Company	Penz Products, Inc.
Centria	Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Civacon OPW	Premier Manufacturing Company
Clariant	Randall Manufacturing
Dixon Valve / Betts Industries	Rudolph Bros.
Federal-Mogul Corporation	Securit Metal Products
General Bearing Corporation	Specialty Resources, Inc.
Girard Equipment, Inc.	Steel Technologies, LLC
Haldex	Stemco
IMH Products, Inc.	Tramec Sloan LLC
Jay Manufacturing Oshkosh, Inc.	TSE Brakes, Inc.
Jingu Wheel	U.S. Liner Company
KIC LLC	Webb Wheel Products, Inc.
Labelmaster	Whiting Door Manufacturing Corporation
Lauren Manufacturing Company	Z Technologies Corporation

About Wabash National Corporation 

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 in Lafayette, Indiana, the company manufactures a diverse range of products, including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, bulk tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, truck-mounted tanks, intermodal equipment, aircraft refueling equipment, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade and pharmaceutical equipment. Its innovative products are sold under the following brand names: Wabash National®, Beall®, Benson®, Brenner® Tank, Bulk Tank International, DuraPlate®, Extract Technology®, Garsite, Progress Tank, Transcraft®, Walker Engineered Products, and Walker Transport. Learn more at www.wabashnational.com.

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