1905
The company began as a blacksmith shop owned by the Milbauer family, building cattle racks and milk wagons for farmers
In 1905, our founder determined this would be our defining difference in the market, and he was right. Every day, we still deliver on both points to earn the confidence of fire and emergency departments, military personnel, moving professionals, and brokers and dealers across the United States.
The company began as a blacksmith shop owned by the Milbauer family, building cattle racks and milk wagons for farmers
The company started manufacturing all-aluminum fire apparatus
Wausau Homes acquired the shop and named it Marion Body Works
Vinson "Bud" Simpson purchased the company
Started new business segment, as a result of partnership with Oshkosh Co., to build wrecker and cargo bodies for the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck program
Storage building constructed and former storage building was upgraded into fully equipped production space
Production space expanded by 25% and office space was expanded as well
Two expansions completed to add to the company's truck mounting and paint drying capacity
Marion purchases surrounding land for future growth
20% factory space expansion and Marion began building all-aluminum fire truck cabs for custom chassis builders
An addition was added to the manufacturing building to accommodate growth of van body production
Marion purchases more land for future growth, increasing ownership from 25 to 61 acres
Curt Ignacio and Jim Simpson assume leadership of the business as Co-Presidents
New production building, the West Complex, was built for increasing cab production needs
Co-President and CEO Jim Simpson passes away
Delivered 10,000th cab to first custom chassis builder customer and celebrates 50 years of building all aluminum fire apparatus
Marion breaks ground for its new headquarters
Marion opens the doors to its new headquarters
Marion owner Bud Simpson passes away
The company expands commercial truck body production by opening a second manufacturing facility in Shawano, WI, a community we’re proud to be a part of
Kevin Ignacio named President of Marion Body Works, representing the third generation of leadership for the Simpson-Ignacio family
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