Founded in 1940, Harper Trucks is one of the largest manufacturers of hand trucks in the world. It maintains a network of more than 2,500 authorized distributors throughout North America. The company s products include appliance, commercial, nylon and tall steel hands, multipurpose, platform and welding cylinder trucks. Harper Trucks also features casters and drum handling equipment. Its retail partners include WalMart, Sam s Club and The Home Depot. The company operates a more than 400,000-square-foot manufacturing plant that features full robotic and composite-injection capabilities. Harper Trucks also offers warranty on its products. Additionally, the company maintains an engineering department.