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Knapheide Adds Ship-Thru Capabilities for Mercedes-Benz Vans

Knapheide announced its ability to now provide van and cutaway based upfit solutions for the Mercedes Sprinter and Metris along with ship-thru capabilities to service regional and national fleet customers and fleet management companies.

by Staff
August 1, 2016
Knapheide Adds Ship-Thru Capabilities for Mercedes-Benz Vans

Photo of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter courtesy of MBUSA.

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Photo of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter courtesy of MBUSA.

Knapheide announced its ability to now provide van and cutaway based upfit solutions for the Mercedes Sprinter and Metris along with ship-thru capabilities to service regional and national fleet customers and fleet management companies.

Mercedes-Benz selected Knapheide for the exclusive MasterSolutions program. Knapheide will soon provide upfit solutions for the Sprinter and Metris vans through its Knapheide Truck Equipment Center located near Charlotte, N.C. In addition, Knapheide is in the process of establishing an installation center in Charleston, S.C., within close proximity to Mercedes’ current and future van assembly facilities.

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According to a company release, Knapheide is pleased to add these capabilities and will continue to work with Mercedes-Benz on vocational products and services throughout North America.

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