PROCOVER
The first product developed by STK for the truck accessory market was
an innovative and new type of hard tonneau cover named ProCover.
The ProCover system comprises a standard sized cover and model specific
rail kits. A rail kit is attached to the truck bed and then the cover
is attached to the rail kit. ProCover is the only low inventory solution
that has been developed with the traditional WD in mind.
When STK demonstrated a prototype ProCover at the Society of Plastic
Engineer’s trade show and conference, the ProCover was selected
by the industry to receive the very prestigious “People’s Choice
Award”. The ProCover has also been awarded two United States patents
and several more US patents are pending. ProCover is the most revolutionary
and feature rich tonneau cover system to be introduced to market.
The
ProCover underwent serious testing before being introduced to the
market. Bayer, the supplier of the premium blend polymers used
in the construction of the ProCover, subjected the cover to full
scale environmental testing in its laboratory. Bayer has proven
that ProCover operates over extended periods of time between the
extreme temperature ranges of -20°F and +160°F (while
placing significant loads/weight on the cover).
PROTECTA & LINE-A-BED
In late 2002, STK expanded its line-up of truck bed accessories with
the acquisition of two of the most well known and respected bedliner
brands in the business: Protecta and Line-A-Bed. After each brand was
up-dated and modernized, STK re-introduced Protecta GT and Line-A-Bed
SR to market in the 3rd quarter of 2003.
PROTECTAGT
The Protecta GT, already at the top of the quality scale and the bedliner
most preferred by professional tradesmen, was re-engineered with an
extra thick three layer construction (Tri-Extruded). This patented
design makes ProTecta GT the only bedliner with a Grip Tight wear-inhibiting
surface on the underside (to reduce the paint rub associated with other
single layer bed liners). The Grip Tight skid resistant top surface
helps prevent load shifting. The Protecta GT also includes a patented
snap-on tailgate protector where applicable and exclusive SnapFast™ installation
clips.
LINE-A-BEDSR
STK also upgraded the original Line-A-Bed. The new Line-A-Bed SR is now
made of two layers of plastic (Co-Extruded). The top layer comprises
a high friction material that provides outstanding skid resistance
which won’t rub off like other single layer bedliners. The new Line-A-Bed
SR offers the same skid resistance found on premium brand bedliners
at a truly affordable price.
OPERATIONS
STK operates two plants. The main plant houses administration offices
as well as its bedliner operations. Six oversize thermoforming machines
with state of the art ovens and controls provide fast production cycles
and uniform quality from production run to production run. For an exact
fit, the company utilizes a dedicated temperature controlled aluminum
mold for each bedliner model. The second plant houses the manufacturing
facility for ProCover. The company also has excellent contacts at the
OEMs to make sure that it is quick to market with new truck bed models.
STK is capable of handling any size account while keeping up with the
demand. |