Our Story
The name Novae originated from a discussion regarding the Latin root of the word for innovation: to bring something new.
We live and work in Indiana, the heart of farm country and the center of American manufacturing. Here, values matter.
Novae Corp. started making trailers in January 2001 with the idea to offer quality products with great service, deal fairly with people, and recognize that suppliers, employees, community and customers are all important to success.
Our purpose is to create opportunities for people to make their lives better and to leave a legacy of positive impact.
- Good character
- A strong work ethic
- A service mindset
- Accountability
- A drive to improve
Living these values, we have become one of the best professional trailer manufacturers in North America. A very strong and committed team at Novae has rewarded us with 15 years of continuous growth.
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1995
Our Humble Beginnings
Novae Corp. was founded in 1995 with the development of the Proslide® Self Retracting Sulky. This provided a solution for commercial lawn professionals who were tired of walking behind their mowers. There were other sulkies on the market, however they all used wheels. The unique features of the Proslide are that it not only glides over bumps and ruts, providing a smoother ride for the operator while enhancing the desired striping effect on the lawns; it also effortlessly retracts up and out of the way when you step off.
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1998
Gridiron
Novae Corp. introduced the Gridiron Custom Tool Storage System, a modular tool storage for power equipment such as backpack blowers, string trimmers, chain saws, etc. The Gridiron allows a user to build the system exactly as they need it and add to it as their business grows.
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2000
Sure-Trac
Novae Corp. acquired the assets of Sure-Trac trailers and in 2001 began producing their first trailers. Through innovative designs, steadfast attention to detail and best business practices, Sure-Trac quickly gained advantage in the utility trailer marketplace.
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2005
Headquarters
Novae Corp. opened our headquarters in Markle, IN.
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Inc 5002006
Inc 500
Novae Corp. was named to Inc. Magazine’s “Inc 500,” a list of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the United States, and has been listed by Inc. Magazine every year since.
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2008
I-69 Trailer Center
Novae Corp. opened the I69 Trailer Center, our retail location at our headquarters in Markle, IN. This flagship store functions as a model of how a trailer dealership should operate, allowing us to beta test new products and methods prior to release nationwide. Today the I69 Trailer Center is the premier trailer dealer in Northeast Indiana.
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2009
Growth
In 2009, during the Great Recession, when other trailer manufacturers were closing their doors and watching their revenues drop by 30 to 50%, Novae Corp. was posting record growth and profitability.
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2010
North Manchester
With strong growth and profitability, Novae Corp. opened our second manufacturing location in North Manchester, IN.
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2011
3rd Largest
Novae Corp. became the third largest manufacturer of utility trailers in North America and remains the largest exporter of utility-type trailers into Canada, servicing all Canadian provinces.
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2012
Columbia City
Novae Corp. opened our third manufacturing location in Columbia City, IN.
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2014
Advanced Manufacturing
Novae Corp. opened our fourth and most advanced manufacturing facility to date, increasing our overall capacity and sophistication of our processes.
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Inc 50002015
10 Years in a Row!
Novae Corp. earned a place on Inc. Magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest growing businesses in the US.
NOVAE CORP JOINS ONLY 12 OTHER COMPANIES TO BE RANKED ON THE LIST AT LEAST 10 TIMES!
We came in No. 46 in Indiana and No. 107 in US Manufacturing.
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2017
H&H Trailers Acquisition
On January 4th Novae Corp. reached an agreement to acquire the assets of H&H Trailers of Clarinda, Iowa. H&H will continue to operate independently under the Novae Corp. group of companies.
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2017
CAM Superline Acquisition
On August 11th Novae Corp. reached an agreement to acquire the assets of CAM Superline of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. CAM Superline will continue to operate independently under the Novae Corp. group of companies.
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2019
Elkhart
Novae Corp. expands enclosed trailer capacity in Elkhart, IN.
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2019
Novae Corp acquires Trailerman Trailers
Novae Corp. reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Trailerman Trailers of Louisiana, MO. Trailerman continues to operate independently under the Novae Corp. group of companies.
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2020
Novae Corp acquires Integrity Trailers
Novae Corp. reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Integrity Trailers, Inc of Carbondale, PA. Novae rebranded the company as ITI Cargo, which operates independently under the Novae Corp. group of companies.
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2020
Shipping Facility
Novae Corp. opens a dedicated shipping facility in Markle, IN, incorporating the most advanced design for the efficient accumulation, stacking, and loading of finished trailers.
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2020
Novae Corp. acquires Midsota Manufacturing.
Novae Corp. reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Midsota Manufacturing of Avon, MN. Midsota continues to operate independently under the Novae Corp. group of companies.
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2022
Novae acquires Mirage Trailers
Novae reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Mirage Trailer LLC of Nampa, Idaho. Mirage continues to operate in its current location as a division of Novae.
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2022
Novae LLC acquires LOOK Trailers
Novae reached an agreement to acquire LOOK Trailers, the largest manufacturer of cargo trailers in the U.S. Look continues to operate its six manufacturing facilities and expansive dealer network as a division of Novae.
