Our Proud History
Serving St. Louis, Missouri
Our Company History
The nation was still embroiled in the Civil War when the Kranzes set up a blacksmith shop in St. Louis, MO in 1863. However, this was no ordinary blacksmith shop. The smiths had a special knack for forging superior horse shoes, and they approached every job with skillful craftsmanship and dedication to quality. Their reputation as the very best blacksmiths in the area grew quickly. This was the beginning of a tradition of service that developed over more than a century, and has kept pace with the technological changes which have transformed our society over the years. After working as a blacksmith for years, the Kranz family moved on to carriage-making. By applying their old skills, and perfecting new ones, the family built carriages that were unparalleled in the St. Louis area once again making a name for themselves as craftsman. With the advent of automotive power, it was a natural transition for the them to turn to building fine truck bodies. From horseshoes, to carriages, to trucks, the Kranz family wanted to help keep America moving.
Upfitting Your Commercial Vehicle
Early on in the automotive age, companies like our's designed and built truck bodies in small quantities to meet the specific needs of local truck users. Eventually, large manufacturers began to mass produce standardized models of differing truck body types, selling and marketing them regionally and nationally.
It was a logical step for Kranz to become a distributor of these mass produced bodies, and today Kranz Body Company represents a number of America’s leading manufacturers of truck equipment. The difference is that Kranz Body Co. frequently adds an extra dimension, goes the extra mile, by adding to standard equipment via customization. The specific requirements the customer needs are met so that you always leave with what you need. Unmatched quality, reliability, integrity, and service are all in the Kranz name. We're known for what we do because we do it right every time.
Our Commitment To You
Our commitment to stellar service is also our livelihood. Without years of experience become experts in what we do and consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectation, we wouldn't be here today. Our customers know our commitment is a promise of dependability that you can't find anywhere else, and that by putting them first we've been able to service the St. Louis, MO area for over a century.