Stahl Implements Price Increase

Stahl Implements Price Increase

 

January 31, 2024

To Our Distributor Team:

Effective February 1, 2024, we will be implementing a minimal price increase of 2.5% for all Stahl products and services. All open orders and active quotes will have their pricing honored per their specific terms and this increase will be reflected for all new quotes and orders placed.

As many of our distributor partners have experienced first-hand, we also face the challenges of continued inflation affecting our labor as well as our materials unrelated to the recent volatility of steel. This nominal increase is needed to recover some of our rising costs.

We continue to look for additional ways to provide support for our distributor partners to help fuel your success. We rely on your valuable relationships and feedback as you are our eyes and ears in the marketplace. Please continue providing us with suggestions on ways you see where we can continue improving for you and your team.

Sincerely,
Mike Stuckey President Stahl / Arbortech

Engineering Bulletin: Backup Camera Info for Ford Bed Delete

Models Affected: All STAHL Service Bodies for 2023 Model Year Ford Super Duty Pickup Box Delete and Removal

In our ongoing commitment to offer exceptional support to our valued distribution partners, we wanted to bring your attention to a recent communication from Ford that may have an impact on your operations.
  1. Ford does NOT recommend reusing the camera in the bed. That camera has lines for parking assist that will not function properly without being remounted in the EXACT same place relative to the truck frame.
  2. Ford does offer an aftermarket camera to be used when the box is removed. To do so, you must purchase the Ford camera and a required Ford jumper harness. NOTE: If you intend to utilize the Ford aftermarket camera solution, please be aware that the Ford jumper harness will disrupt STAHL’s 2023 Ford wiring adaptor. We recommend referring to Ford Bulletin Q356R6 or reaching out to your local Ford dealership for further assistance.
The option we recommend is our Zorg camera option for its efficiency in both cost and ease in installation. It sells for nearly half the price of the Ford camera and harness bundle, and works seamlessly with our 2023 Ford wiring adaptor, which is included in our offerings as part of our standard procedure (with or without camera). If our distributor partners require a camera, we will provide the Zorg solution, but as stated above, Ford does have cameras and harnesses available. It’s important to reiterate that we do not endorse and will not offer support for reusing the Ford camera from the removed pickup bed, as Ford advises against it. Please see the communication from Ford below, and refer to the highlighted sections of Ford’s bulletin, Q356R6. Please contact Jake Stickney at (330) 202-4241 with any questions regarding this bulletin.

Engineering Bulletin: Wiring for 2023 Ford Box Removals

For All STAHL Distributors

Models Affected: All STAHL Service Bodies

STAHL Engineering continues to adapt to the OEM model year changes in order to keep the installation of our service bodies easier and faster than the competition. Due to the wiring change Ford has implemented for 2023 box removal wiring, STAHL has created a new adaptor plug that will be STAHL part #244043. These new adaptors are expected to be available in late August 2023.

Until such time that the 2023 Ford Adaptor Plugs are available, STAHL Engineering is recommending following the process documented in the drawing below.

Please contact the Engineering Department at (330) 202-4241 with any questions regarding this bulletin.

STAHL CELEBRATES 75 YEARS

STAHL Celebrates 75 Years of Service and Innovation to the Work Truck Industry

STAHL at 75 YearsWooster, OH (January 1, 2021) – From building a truck body for Clark Gable, once one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, to firmly establishing its position as a leader in truck service bodies, STAHL’s legacy spans 75 years.

As STAHL, a Scott Fetzer Company, celebrates its diamond anniversary in 2021, the company’s commitment to its distributors, customers and vendors remains crystal clear – to continue to deliver exceptional quality and service with the highest level of integrity in every facet of its operations.

“Our company has proven to be one of the industry’s best in building Americanmade truck service bodies for long-lasting performance,” said Craig Moses, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We’d like to thank all of our loyal distributors and their customers that have been part of this success for the last 75 years.”

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COVID-19 Response Notice Update: JUNE 1, 2020

COVID-19 Response Notice Update: JUNE 1, 2020

COVID-19

Stahl / Arbortech employees have been back in the factory and offices since May 4, in accordance with the phased Responsible Restart Ohio program announced by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

As Stahl / Arbortech has transitioned back to normal business operations, we have been and will continue to be focused on minimizing the impact and spread of the COVID-19 virus. Guidelines and recommended best practices set forth by the Ohio Department of Health are being enforced to safeguard the health of our employees, customers, guests, and the greater community.

Stahl / Arbortech is working internally and with our supply chain partners to meet production and delivery dates, however, please understand that the unpredictable conditions of the present business environment may affect those dates. As always, if you have questions or concerns regarding quotes, orders, or lead times, please contact your Sales or Customer Service Representative. We will do our best to accommodate our customers’ needs whenever and wherever possible.

To protect the health and safety of all, any party having the need to call on our plant facilities, should coordinate the visit with their appropriate Stahl contact person to get current information and instructions related to our current COVID-19 safety requirements prior to arriving.

Our Team at Stahl / Arbortech will continue to work safely through this pandemic to provide you with the best service and forestry bodies and parts in the industry.