Wabash, Steel Dynamics forge 10-year strategic partnership

Wabash (WNC) announced a 10-year strategic agreement with Steel Dynamics (STLD). This partnership will secure critical steel components, including hot-rolled, galvanized, and painted steel coils and steel crossmembers, to support Wabash’s extensive transportation solutions portfolio of van trailers, tank trailers, platform trailers and truck bodies. “We are excited to formalize our long-standing relationship with Steel Dynamics,” said Richard Mansilla, vice president, global supply chain at Wabash. “This agreement fortifies our supply chain with high-priority capacity during critical demand periods, ensuring our ability to meet customer needs without the constraints often faced by other manufacturers.” With this agreement, Wabash reinforces its commitment to long-term demand planning and leveraging partnerships with top industry leaders like Steel Dynamics. Alongside similar agreements with Rockland Flooring, Ryerson, J.B. Hunt, and Hydro, this partnership positions Wabash to lead the industry in supply reliability and operational excellence.