2025 Trailer Trends & Tech Showcase Winners Announced
The Trailer Trends & Tech Showcase, a platform where innovation and excellence meets in the trailer manufacturing industry at the NATM Convention & Trade Show, has revealed the winners for 2025! This thrilling event not only showcases the latest advancements in trailer components but also encourages manufacturers to actively acknowledge remarkable accomplishments within the industry.
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers proudly announces this year's showcase winners.
Trim-Lok, Inc. Accepts the Innovation Breakthrough Award: Cutting-Edge Component of the Year
NATM is proud to announce that Trim-Lok, Inc. has been voted the 2025 Innovation Breakthrough Award: Cutting-Edge Component of the Year Winner.
The "Innovation Breakthrough Award: Cutting-Edge Component of the Year" celebrates a fresh and forward-thinking component in the trailer industry. This award highlights the advancements of components which push the boundaries of innovation to create an improved product.
Trim-Lok, Inc.’s ‘The Living Hinge’ is a game-changer for trailer toolboxes and work truck caps and canopies. It offers a lightweight, all-plastic, one-piece solution to replace traditional metal hinges. The innovative design eliminates rust and corrosion risks by blocking water, air, and dust intrusion. We are thrilled to see Trim-Lok, Inc. accomplish such a unique piece of work and look forward to their continued game-changing work!
Please join us in congratulating Trim-Lok, Inc. on this exciting award!
Airgas Accepts Product Engineering Award
NATM is proud to announce that Airgas, an Air Liquide company, has been voted the 2025 Trailer Trends & Tech Showcase Product Engineering Award Winner.
The Product Engineering Award is designed to honor achievements in product engineering and advancements that have redefined the landscape of trailer design and production. From cutting-edge materials to revolutionary design concepts, this award honors those who have pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the trailer industry.
The Airgas RADNOR™ 45A Plasma Cutter has four operating modes: cutting, expanded metal cutting, gouging, and marking. This powerhouse of a tool is user-friendly, with automatic settings, a 75-degree torch handle, and a 28-lb light. It’s a unique machine that is elevating the industry. NATM looks forward to seeing the revolutionary design concepts that Airgas continues to work on!
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Optronics Accepts Three Awards Across Various Categories
NATM is proud to announce that Optronics International has been voted as the winner for three of the 2025 Trailer Trends & Tech Awards. Optronics has been awarded the Smooth Operator: Improved Towing Experience Award, Excellence Award: Improved Customer Experience, and the Trailer Safety Innovation Award.
The “Smooth Operator: Improved Towing Experience Award” is a badge of ingenuity, craftsmanship, and commitment to elevating the towing industry. It is reserved for the trailer industry's trailblazers, those who have dedicated themselves to refining and perfecting the art of towing, creating a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable experience for end-users.
The "Excellence Award: Improved Customer Experience" is designed to honor and showcase the efforts and innovations that have elevated the customer experience within the trailer community. This supplier or service provider understands that customer experience is a key differentiator and recognizes the importance of a happy customer.
The “Trailer Safety Innovation Award” recognizes products that significantly enhance trailer safety, whether through improved visibility, security, or operational safety features. Nominees in this category should demonstrate a clear impact on reducing risk and improving overall safety on the road.
Optronics Fusion LED Smoke Lens Trailer Light is a fusion LED smoke lens combination stop, turn, tail, and back-up light designed for narrow spaces. We are excited to see the amazing work Optronics will continue to do in the coming years to elevate the trailer industry.
Please join us in congratulating Optronics International on these exciting awards and accomplishments!