SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA (January 1, 2007) – Maxon Lift Corporation, the leading manufacturer of truck and trailer liftgates in North America, is celebrating its 50th year in business. Maxon was founded in 1957 on the spirit of innovation. Max Lugash invented and patented the first Tuk-A-Way® liftgate in his shop in a suburb of Los Angeles, California. Throughout the years, Maxon has continued to innovate, with new products and services that remain unrivaled today – from the true level ride GPTLR Tuk-A-Way® to the sophisticated BMR-A columnlift.

Now in the third generation of leadership, Maxon remains a family company that values innovation. When a customer buys Maxon, they are joining the Maxon family. From our customers, to our people, to our vendors, the passion that comes with being invested in family is our strength. Today, Maxon is the largest privately held liftgate company in the world, and the largest seller of Tuk-A-Way® liftgates and Column liftgates worldwide.

For fifty years, Maxon Lift Corp. has initiated and developed a variety of innovative products that have become truck equipment industry benchmarks. We continue to innovate by exploring new products and new markets. This innovation ensures Maxon will maintain its position as “The Leader in Liftgates” for years to come. More company information can be obtained from Maxon and local Maxon sales representatives at 800-227-4116.