Roll-Tite still rolling

NORWICH, Ont. — After being out of the market for much of 2008 and into 2009, Roll-Tite is under new ownership and is well and truly back in the business of making retractable tarpaulin systems in its Norwich, Ont., plant.

Now owned by Roman Pankiw and private investors, the company is assembling an expanded body of dealers across the continent, led by Lion’s Gate Trailer and its subsidiary Provincial Trailer Rentals in western and eastern Canada
respectively.

Pankiw is the former CFO at Cummins Ontario, partner to Rick Hoyle for many years.

"Behind the scenes we are working to complete a number of user friendly, web-enabled tools," says Pankiw. "On-line warranty registration and a parts catalogue are just a few of the enhancements we are developing."

Among Roll-Tite features is the quick transformation of a flatbed trailer into a covered trailer in just minutes, and with little effort, the company says.

As well, one hand push allows 360-degree access to loads. The tarp system opens and closes from ground level, minimizing the possibility of lower back injury and the danger of falling.

It’s also said to be up to 30-percent lighter than similar systems, adding only 1,500 lb to a 48-ft flatbed. Systems can be custom-designed and manufactured for installation on new or previously owned flatbed, straight-truck, drop-deck or glass hauler trailers.