Somerset Welding and Steel, Inc. today announced the formation of J&J Truck Equipment located in Somerset, Pennsylvania. J&J Truck Equipment manufactures and distributes sophisticated industrial truck equipment to the construction, commercial and retail trucking industries, and to heavy equipment dealers. More and more, truck operators need a place where they can get all their custom and specialized equipment, service, and repair. To answer this growing need, J&J Truck Equipment was formed.

It will offer customers the latest technology in field service cranes and crane bodies, air or hydraulic operated lubrication service units, hydraulic systems, and service bodies and flatbeds. In addition, J&J Truck Equipment's service and repair department will provide specialized custom welding and fabrication (including steel, aluminum and stainless steel), dump and trailer body repair and painting, and a wide variety of other services.

Somerset Welding and Steel President, S. William Riggs, stated, "Our customers at J&J Truck Bodies and Trailers were increasingly asking us for specialized truck equipment and technology. To fill that demand and to keep our customers on the road, we formed J&J Truck Equipment." Jim Weir, J&J Truck Equipment's Design and Sales Coordinator added, "We offer our customers state-of-the-art truck equipment, service, and repair, all at one location, making it really convenient for them to get all their trucking needs."

Founded in 1958, Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc. also operates J&J Truck Bodies and Trailers, a leading manufacturer of truck bodies and trailers. They specialize in building dump bodies for light chassis and heavy-duty trailers for rock hauling or demolition and excavation work. In addition, they are very well known for their walking floor refuse trailers. J&J is an ISO 9001 certified company serving clients worldwide.