January 2006
Randy Hill, President of APT Advanced Trailer & Equipment, announces that APT is beginning to explore possibilities of expanding its facilities in Tye, Texas to manufacture multi-axel and heavy haul specialty trailers. The proposed facility will be multiple building in excess of 100,000 square feet. Early estimates show that the facility would employ 200-300 employees, consisting of fabricators, welders, engineers, and general labor.
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ABOUT APT ADVANCED TRAILER & EQUIPMENT: APT Advanced Trailer & Equipment is one of the largest semi-trailer and storage trailer and container suppliers in the U.S., and is a revolutionary innovator in peanut drying technology. Continuing the legacy of parent company Advanced Trailer Leasing & Sales (ALT) as one of America’s premier trailer business operations, APT has facilities in Dooly County, Vienna, Georgia and in Tye, Texas (just outside of Abilene).






