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Jet Company's roots trace back to a farmer's garage where he started building fencing equipment in his free time.
1952 -
In the summer of '56, a devastating hail storm forced that farmer into designing the first Jet Wire Roller.
1956 -
In '58 a post driver was designed and both products were offered through the Sears & Roebuck Catalog. Montgomery Ward, Wheelers & Tractor Supply soon followed.
1958 -
A larger building was constructed on the farm to accommodate production of a wagon box.
1959 -
Due to increased demand, land was purchased and Jet Company moved to Humboldt Iowa, where it's production still occurs today.
1964 -
New Truck Boxes introduced – combo of grain & livestock boxes, manufactured in 10' to 24' lengths.
1965 -
Suffered a Fire - Used opportunity to increase manufacturing space during reconstruction. Added several products including hoists, tarps, augers, and mobile signs.
1968 -
Building addition to allow room for a new product: Steel Grain Hopper Bottom Trailers.
1979 -
Designed and Patented Air Ride Suspension system for motor homes & RVs.
1984 -
Designed an Aluminum version of the Grain Hopper Bottom Trailers; lighter weight, increased payload.
1985 -
Became Winnebago's sole supplier for the Air Ride suspension system.
1986 -
Purchased 10,000 sq ft Building North of Plant. Moved Air Ride Suspension production to this building to meet Winnebago's demand.
1988 -
Designed rounded slopes and hoppers on all grain trailers to improve flow of sticky materials.
1992 -
Underwent another building addition to add production of Flatbed and Drop Deck trailers.
1993 -
Introduced a single axle flatbed trailer designed specifically to haul field tile rolls.
1996 -
Started manufacturing Tag Trailers in 10, 20, and 25 ton models.
1998 -
Designed a flatbed trailer to haul poultry.
2000 -
Designed a drop deck trailer for boat manufacturers to transport several boats to distributors in one trip.
2005 -
Jet Company acquired the empty building (90,000 sq ft) south of their existing building for R & D of future trailer models.
2005 -
Building expansion (4000 sq ft) to join buildings together.
2006 -
Designed the Ramp and Bevel Grain Door and added to both aluminum and steel grain hopper trailers to reduce the effort for the user to open the hopper door.
2006 -
Jet Company introduced their Side Dump and Detachable Gooseneck Trailers to the construction market.
2007 -
Underwent another building addition to allow for growth of RGN (lowboys) & Side Dump Trailer production.
2012 -
Jet Company added to the Side Dump Trailer model line by introducing a Quad Axle Side Dump. The trailer is typically set up with a steerable 4th axle that has the ability to lift.
2018 -
Jet Company redesigned the Aluminum Hopper Bottom Trailer and officially launched production of the NEW Double Wall Aluminum Grain Trailer. Lengths include 34' 2" to 50' 0"
2019 -
Added new Lowboy Trailer models to include a 45 ton and a 55 ton capacity as standard offerings.
2020 -
Added pup trailers in both the Aluminum Hopper Bottom Trailer and the Side Dump Trailers lines. Dolly and axle combinations are user dependent.
2021