J&J Truck Equipment, a division of Somerset Welding and Steel, Inc., today announced that they were inducted into the Knapheide 1848 Club at a recent ceremony held in conjunction with the NTEA show held in Baltimore, Maryland last March. J&J Truck Equipment, a four time winner of this award, was recognized for outstanding sales performance in 2000.

The award was presented at a special party given by Knapheide for its distributors. Knapheide is a full range truck equipment manufacturer of agricultural, stake and service bodies, hydraulic hoists, and miscellaneous equipment such as toolboxes and bumpers. Jim Bockenfeld, Vice President of Sales for Knapheide, commented, "We are happy to recognize J&J Truck Equipment as one of our top distributors in North America. Their commitment and hard work is demonstrated by their outstanding sales efforts on behalf of our company." Jim Weir, who accepted the award on behalf of J&J Truck Equipment, said, "We are pleased with our strategic partnership with Knapheide Manufacturing and look forward to continued growth and success in the future."

J&J Truck Equipment manufactures and distributes sophisticated industrial truck equipment to the construction, commercial and retail trucking industries, and to heavy equipment dealers. They offer customers the latest technology in field service cranes and crane bodies, air or hydraulic operated lubrication service units, service bodies, and flat beds. In addition, their service and repair department provides specialized custom welding and fabrication, dump and trailer body repair and painting, and a wide variety of other services.

Founded in 1958, Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc. is a subsidiary of Riggs Industries. It also operates J&J Truck Bodies and Trailers, a leading manufacturer of truck bodies and trailers builds steel and aluminum dump bodies and trailers. In addition, they manufacture walking floor trailers, tippers, and push outs for the waste hauling industry. For more information, contact Shahira Hoffman, Marketing Manager at 800-262-6578, email skh@lseci.com, or visit www.jjtruckequipment.com.