(PLOW) Douglas Dynamics - Ratings and Ratios

Douglas Dynamics Inc, a North American manufacturer, specializes in creating and upfitting commercial work truck attachments and equipment. The company's operations are divided into two primary segments: Work Truck Attachments and Work Truck Solutions. The Work Truck Attachments segment focuses on producing snow and ice control attachments, including snowplows and sand and salt spreaders, designed for both light and heavy-duty trucks. Additionally, this segment offers various related parts and accessories, catering to a wide range of customer needs.

The Work Truck Solutions segment, on the other hand, concentrates on manufacturing municipal snow and ice control products. This includes providing truck and vehicle upfits, where the company attaches component pieces of equipment, truck bodies, racking, and storage solutions to a vehicle chassis. These upfits are designed for end-users who require specialized vehicles for work-related purposes. Furthermore, this segment also produces storage solutions for trucks and vans, as well as cable pulling equipment for trucks. The company's ability to offer customized turnkey solutions to governmental agencies, such as Departments of Transportation and municipalities, sets it apart from competitors.

Douglas Dynamics Inc sells its products under a range of well-established brands, including FISHER, SNOWEX, WESTERN, TURFEX, SWEEPEX, HENDERSON, BRINEXTREME, and DEJANA. The company's primary distribution channel targets professional snowplowers who have contracts to remove snow and ice from commercial and residential areas. With a history dating back to 1948, Douglas Dynamics Inc is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has established itself as a leading player in the commercial work truck attachments and equipment industry.

As a publicly traded company, Douglas Dynamics Inc is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol PLOW. Its common stock is classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment. With a strong online presence, the company's website provides detailed information on its products, services, and operations, and can be accessed at https://www.douglasdynamics.com. The company's ISIN, US25960R1059, is a unique identifier used to facilitate international trading and clearance of its securities.