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    Felling Trailers' Engle Announces Retirement

    Longtime Felling Trailers employee Laurie Engle retires.

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    Merina Shriver
    May 31, 2024
    Felling Trailers, Inc.
    Through the years, Engle has built many working relationships with dealers and customers, solving transport problems other manufacturers said were unsolvable.
    Through the years, Engle has built many working relationships with dealers and customers, solving transport problems other manufacturers said were unsolvable.
    Felling Trailers

    With 32 years of industry experience, Laurie Engle will move on to her next adventure as she retires from trailer sales. Felling Trailer bid her farewell and shared the history and many successes that Engle has had with the company.

    According to the press release:

    Laurie Engle, Felling Trailers’ Inside Trailer sales consultant, has lived and breathed trailers for 32 years. Laurie's trailer tale started in the fall of 1991; Merle and Kathy Felling (founders of Felling Trailers) were in the midst of an office expansion. The local contractor running the expansion was Laurie’s husband. Like many family-owned businesses, Laurie was lending a hand to complete the project, working on painting and staining. Ft 16 Ign Flare 47804 LaeFelling Trailers

    “I was painting in the office one day, and the phones were ringing off the hook. I asked the secretary at the time if they (Felling) ever needed help answering phone calls, and she replied sure do,” said Engle.

    Not knowing much about trailers but willing to learn, she spoke with Merle later that day and expressed her interest in working for Felling Trailers. After a bit of conversation, Merle said, "Yes, certainly, but we'll start you off in the Parts room, selling axles, brakes, sheet steel, etc., then transition into trailer sales.”

    Merle believed strongly that having a good foundation of knowledge about the components and construction of a trailer makes for a better salesperson. "That was the best thing he ever did! Within six months, I sold my first trailer to Landscape Designs out of Alexandria, MN, and when I was asked about the components on the trailer, I had the answers right away with my experience in parts sales,” said Engle.

    In the early 90's, Felling Trailers did not have the extensive dealer network it does today; with a few dealers in the upper Midwest, Felling sold directly to end users. “We also sold livestock/horse and enclosed cargo trailers at that time. We were very busy; my phone was ringing off the hook. I've never looked back. Over the years, our product line grew dramatically; we now have 240 plus trailer models compared to the eight to ten different models we once offered. We never turned down a trailer deal, though; if a customer/dealer wanted something longer, shorter, taller, or different material, we'd make it happen," said Engle.

    With each decade that passed, the company never ceased to grow in one way or another. Merle strived to maintain an ongoing process of improving efficiencies with new equipment and cutting-edge technologies, expanding production space, and increasing the workforce.

    "When I started, we (Felling) had only four or five bays, and trailers were painted across town. A few years down the road, more bays were added, along with paint and blast booths and finishing. Merle and Kathy were very busy raising a family while putting in many hours throughout the day at the shop. They were constantly looking ahead, building for their future and their children's futures," said Laurie. Merle Felling, Laurie Engle, and Kathy Felling.Merle Felling, Laurie Engle, and Kathy Felling.Felling Trailers

    Today, the company is now owned and operated by Merle & Kathy's daughters, Brenda (Jennissen) and Bonnie (Radjenovich). Felling Trailers has always been a very family-orientated business.

    "I watched the girls grow, right alongside my own three children, as they created their lives and started families,” said Engle.

    Through the years, Engle has built many working relationships with dealers and customers, solving transport problems other manufacturers said were unsolvable. Felling's Trailer Experts (Sales Team) work with dealers/customers to configure a trailer to meet the desired specifications and provide a custom solution. "Laurie has been a fixture of Felling Trailers for a long time. Her experience and customer service skills will be sorely missed. Felling Trailers is a better place because of Laurie Engle!" said Pat Jennissen, vice president of sales and marketing.

    “I am truly humbled by the trust and confidence placed in me over the years. The loyalty and support from dealers and customers has been the driving force behind my success, and for that, I am forever grateful," said Engle.

    From the many standard-built trailers to those that have been highly customized, certain ones stand out from the rest. One such trailer was for an amusement park ride company located on the East Coast. Ft 70 2 Mx Ferris WheeltrlFelling TrailersThey needed a mobile platform trailer that could be paired with their Ferris wheels. Taking the specs and information provided by the amusement ride company, Laurie worked internally with Felling’s engineering team and custom fabricators to design and build a lightweight, high-quality trailer to meet the company’s needs. The trailer was exactly what the amusement company needed; Felling built seven more trailers over the next five years. Another series of even more unique trailers were flare trailers that would burn waste gases generated from pipelines, well sites, landfills, storage facilities, and maintenance activities. The trailer was configured with hydraulic outriggers to stabilize the unit during use and a hydraulic telescoping flare unit powered by a gas-powered engine mounted to the trailer's deck. Ft 70 2 Mx Custom Ferris Wheel TrailerFelling Trailers

    “Laurie has been a strong asset to our team. In addition to her deep trailer knowledge and excellent customer relationships, Laurie's bright smile and tremendous personality will be missed in the office! I wish her the best retirement, making memories with her family!" said Brenda Jennissen, president/CEO.

    Laurie Engle retired in late May 2024.

    “After 32 years of dedicated service in the trailer manufacturing and sales industry, the time has come for me to embark on a new chapter in my life as I transition into retirement. While I am excited for the opportunities ahead, I am also grateful for the incredible journey we have shared.” Passing on a few words of wisdom to those who follow, Engle said, "Work hard, no matter what your job is, whether it's on the phone getting the next sale or doing a fantastic job welding, painting, or finishing a trailer."

    “Congratulations on your retirement, Laurie! Your many years of hard work and dedication have inspired us all. We will miss your presence, but we're so happy for you as you embark on this new journey. We wish you all the best for this new chapter in your life!” said Nathan Uphus, sales manager.

    Her retirement plans are to "remember that I'm retired, enjoy life, family, and friends and all the moments yet to come."

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