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Kostreba Backs the Red with Winning Bid on the 2021 Trailer for a Cause Auction

(Sauk Centre, Minnesota, Sept. 24th, 2021) – Felling Trailers, Inc. conducted its ninth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization: the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation (MNFFF). A winning bid of $4850.99 won the auction that ended at 7 pm on the 20th-anniversary remembrance of 9/11, Saturday, Sept. 11th, 2021. The bid winner was Joe Kostreba of Sauk Centre, MN.

Joe, a local contractor, has participated in previous Trailer for a Cause auctions but never pushed for the winning bid. “This year it just made a little more sense for a few reasons. One reason was for business needs. I needed to replace my aging current FT-3 (2000 model year). The second was for personal reasons. When I was about five years old, my neighbor Dave Kane, a volunteer firefighter, was killed in the Arc fire (Noah’s Arc Restaurant in Sauk Centre, now Diamond Point). I was young, but I still remember the day like it was yesterday, as the procession of cars showed up at the neighbor’s home to notify the family of the tragic accident of Kane and Zabel,” said Joe. David Kane and Doug Zabel, both volunteer firefighters for the Sauk Centre Fire Department, passed away when the structure they were standing on collapsed under the heat and stress of a raging fire, January 7th, 1985. “The MN firefighters risk their lives every day to try and help everyone they can save, whether it’s fires or accidents they are called to. My wife (Blaine) was an EMT in Sauk for many years and worked alongside many firefighters.”

Joe watched as the auction started on the 5th of September and was one of the first bidders to jump in on the bidding action. Over the next 7-days, the bidding action continued with 21 bids placed throughout the auction. Joe and his daughter (Taylor) watched together as the minutes counted down to the end of the auction. “With approximately 7 minutes left in the auction, we watched the bid price not moving. We decided with a few seconds left to see if we could win the auction. With 5 seconds left, we entered our bid (the winning bid), only to have the confirmation screen pop-up with about 2 seconds left, prompting us to hit enter again. We were both very surprised that we won and congratulated each other with a high -five,” said Joe.

Joe will be putting the FT-3 trailer to use hauling materials and equipment to and from job sites when needed. About three years ago, he bought the family business, Kostreba Contracting, from his family due to his father becoming ill

Pictured L-R: Bonnie Radjenovich, Joe Kostreba, Brenda Jennissen.

and not being able to continue operating the business. “I had worked alongside my dad building the business since I was 14-years old. Twenty-seven years later, I’m still doing the same thing I grew up doing, helping families in Sauk Centre and the surrounding communities building new homes, remodeling projects, and anything they may need to be done. The trailer is going to be very well taken care of, almost too nice to use,” said Joe. “The city of Sauk Centre has been a very great place to work and raise our family and operate our familyowned business with my wife Blaine and daughter Taylor.”

The 2021 Trailer for a Cause FT-3 utility trailer was painted the signature fire engine red with custom fire engine gold pinstriping and bared the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation emblem. Several Felling Trailers’ suppliers joined to support the MNFFF through sponsorship of the trailer build, from lighting to tires and paint. The 2021 Trailer for a Cause sponsors were Trans-Texas, PPG, Dexter, Sealco, Peterson, Industrial Wood, Demco, Pacific Rim, and Metal Crafters/Flexco. Felling Trailers wanted to generate awareness about the hidden health dangers and cancer risks firefighters face while serving and beyond. The auction ran for seven days, from Sunday, Sept. 5th, at noon CST through Saturday, Sept. 11th (National Day of Service & Remembrance), at 7 pm CST ending with Kostreba’s winning bid of $4,850.99. One hundred percent of the $4,850.99 will benefit the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation!

About Kostreba Contracting

Kostreba Contracting is a family-owned construction business located in Sauk Centre, MN, specializing in new homes, remodeling, and light commercial construction. The company was founded in 1985 by Wayne Kostreba and operated as Restorations by Wayne. In 1997 the father and son team became known as Kostreba Contracting. No job too big or small. For additional information on Kostreba Contracting, contact (320) 352-3045.

About the Minnesota Firefighters Foundation

After receiving training on the Health Risk to Firefighters in 2016, a small group of individuals felt compelled to do more for their brothers and sisters in the fire service. The founding five members piled into a small room and knew at that time there needed to be more focus on the hidden health and cancer risk firefighters faced. In early 2017 The Minnesota Firefighters Foundation was formed, and its mission is simple. Supporting firefighters and their families that have been affected by cancer and other health issues due to their involvement in the fire service. MNFFF’s primary campaign is HOODS 4 HEROES, which educates firefighters on how to protect themselves, along with giving them the tools and equipment to help mitigate the risk of cancer and other hidden health risks. The HOODS 4 HEROES campaign mission is to purchase particulate hoods for fire departments across Minnesota that cannot afford them.

For additional information on MNFFs research, education, and services, visit www.mnfff.org.

About Felling Trailers, Inc.

Felling Trailers is a family-owned and operated Full Line Trailer Manufacturer located in Central

Minnesota. Started in 1974, Felling Trailers, Inc. has grown from a small shop to a factory and office complex that today covers over 325,000 square feet. Felling’s pride and differentiation is its customized trailer division. Its engineers utilize the latest Industry-leading design techniques, and its experienced metal craftspeople use cutting-edge technology to turn its customers’ conceptual trailer needs into a tangible product. Felling has been providing innovative trailer solutions to the transportation industry for over 45 years. Felling Trailers’ current capabilities allow them to provide a highquality product that is distributed across North America and internationally. Felling Trailers, Inc. is an ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certified company, WBENC-Certified WBE company, and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, contact (800) 245-2809, sales@felling.com, or visit them on the web at www.felling.com. You can also follow them on Twitter (@ FellingTrailers), Facebook (Felling Trailers, Inc.), and Pinterest.

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Lindmeyer Joins Felling Trailers as Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager

(Sauk Centre, Minnesota, October 12th, 2021) – Felling Trailers Inc., a national leader in industrial and commercial trailers, has appointed Joel Lindmeyer as their Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager. In this role, he will be responsible for all sales development, activity, and dealer support within Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

As the regional manager for the Great Lakes, Joel’s primary responsibilities will be to achieve region market share objectives with the existing dealer base and develop new dealers in the assigned territory, providing training and product support. Joel will be taking over the Great Lakes region once served by Daniel “Boone” Larsen, who retired in May of 2021. Lindmeyer brings over twentyfive years of experience in the truck and trailer industry with a strong emphasis on sales and customer service. “Joel has a strong knowledge of the recreational trailer and commercial/municipal truck industries. I believe he will be an asset to our team as we continue to support and grow our market share in the Great Lakes region,” said Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers’ sales manager.

Joel gained his knowledge of the commercial and municipal truck industry while working with Monroe Truck Equipment for a period of nine years in sales and service. From there, he spent the next seventeen years working in the trailer industry in the role of Regional Sales Manager for Big Rivers LTD, a wholesale equipment distributor specializing in trailer and waterfront equipment, selling trailer lines like Triton Aluminum Trailers, Shorelander, and Karavan. After his time with Big Rivers, he took on a role as Director of Sales with a sporting goods company for a few years. During that time, Joel realized his heart was in the trailer industry and seized the opportunity to apply for Felling Trailers’ sales position. “I am happy to get back into the trailer industry; this is where my passion lies. I always knew I would one day get back to the industry in some capacity. I am grateful for that opportunity to be with Felling Trailers,” said Joel. “Joel is the “full kit”, he brings a great amount of experience and enthusiasm to the position, and I am excited that he is a part of our Felling Trailers Sales team,” said Patrick Jennissen, Felling’s SVP of sales & marketing. For more information, visit www.felling.com or call (800) 245-2809. About Felling Trailers, Inc.

Felling Trailers is a family-owned and operated Full Line Trailer Manufacturer located in Central Minnesota. Started in 1974, Felling Trailers, Inc. has grown from a small shop to a factory and office complex that today covers over 325,000 square feet. Felling’s pride and differentiation is its customized trailer division. Its engineers utilize the latest Industry-leading design techniques, and its experienced metal craftspeople use cutting-edge technology to turn its customers’ conceptual trailer needs into a tangible product. Felling has been providing innovative trailer solutions to the transportation industry for over 45 years. Felling Trailers’ current capabilities allow them to provide a high-quality product that is distributed across North America and internationally. Felling Trailers, Inc. is an ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certified company, WBENCECertified WBE company, and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, contact (800) 245-2809, sales@felling.com, or visit them on the web at www.felling. com. You can also follow them on Twitter (@FellingTrailers), Facebook (Felling Trailers, Inc.), and Pinterest.

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Hillsboro Industries Publishes New Website

Hillsboro, Kansas (October 11, 2021)- Hillsboro Industries recently launched a brand-new website to showcase its complete line of trailers and truck beds.

Specific features of the new website include, improved dealer-locator functionality, information-packed product pages for the end-buyer, easier navigation to find information across the website and an elevated look and feel to promote Hillsboro’s premium products.

Located at www.hillsboroindustries.com, truck bed and trailer buyers and prospective dealers will find helpful information to understand the superior features and factory options of Hillsboro Industries’ products. Hillsboro was founded in 1968 in Hillsboro, Kan. Since its start, the company has been dedicated to producing unique, innovative and high-quality products. Hillsboro Industries manufactures an elite line of aluminum, steel and hybrid truck beds and all-aluminum trailers including the Endura livestock, Endura combo, Endura cargo, car-hauler and utility trailers. With an experienced and dedicated work force that continues to develop and introduce industry-first features year after year, Hillsboro is “Simply the Best.” Bottom line: when you say HILLSBORO you’re talking quality. For more information, contact Hillsboro Industries at (800) 835-0209.

ASA Electronics® Debuts New Mechless JENSEN® Stereo

For Immediate Release

Elkhart, IN. – ASA Electronics has expanded our RV entertainment offerings with the JWM30 Mechless Wall Mount Stereo. The latest JENSEN stereo supports six speakers across three zones for maximum entertainment value. Dual Bluetooth streaming allows RVers to listen to audio from two different sources at once – with audio from one device playing in Zones A/B and audio from the second device playing in Zone C. Combined with independent volume control in Zones A/B and Zone C, the JWM30 is like having two stereos in one.

This wall mount stereo also features an HDMI input with pass through to the rear output. This allows you to plug in your Roku or Firestick and immediately start streaming your favorite shows or movies without any additional wiring or input changes.

The JWM30 also pairs perfectly with the JENSEN JWM437 Surface Mount Speakers to create a sleek, modern sound bar aesthetic in virtually any entertainment system.

ASA Electronics® has been designing and manufacturing mobile electronic products for the Marine, RV, PowerSports, Agricultural, Construction, Commercial Vehicle, and Bus industries since 1977. Their proprietary brands are JENSEN®, JENSEN Marine®, JENSEN Heavy Duty®, iN∙Command®, Marine Audio®, Voyager® and ADVENT® Air. ASA is also a distributor in specialty markets for SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Polk Ultramarine®, Klipsch®, and XKGLOW® products. For more information, please visit www.ASAElectronics.com.