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Building Progress: Stoughton Trailers’ New Headquarters in Wisconsin

Date: Sep 10, 2025 10:34:26 AM | Author: Molly Haack

TL;DR

Stoughton Trailers LLC, the nation's fourth-largest manufacturer of semitrailers, is building a new 53,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Stoughton, Wisconsin. The project enhances team member well-being and integrates sustainable features like ponds, prairies, wetlands and a community park. With self-perform construction expertise and progress milestones including 300 tons of steel and 1,810 cubic yards of concrete, the facility is set to strengthen both the company and the community.

Building for People and Performance

Stoughton Trailers LLC, a global leader in transportation equipment, has partnered with C.D. Smith Construction to construct its new corporate headquarters.

The 53,000-square-foot facility at Highway 51 and County Road B in Stoughton is designed to enhance collaboration, operational efficiency and well-being. Features include:

  • Modern collaborative workspaces
  • Fully equipped gym and exercise studio
  • Locker rooms and employee-centered amenities

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Architectural rendering of Stoughton Trailers 53,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Wisconsin

Sustainability and Community Integration

This headquarters isn't just about office space. It's part of a 182-acre vision that connects business growth to community benefit as part of a dynamic, sustainable environment.

Planned site highlights:

  • 36 acres of ponds, prairie and wetlands
  • 28-acre community park with recreational space

By blending workplace design with accessible green space, the project strengthens ties between Stoughton Trailers and its surrounding community.

Learn more about sustainable WELL + LEED practices.

Rendering of Stoughton Trailers future corporate headquarters in Wisconsin displayed on groundbreaking signage

Self-Perform Strength in Action

C.D. Smith is self-performing key elements of construction, including:

  • Concrete foundations and flatwork
  • Rebar and structural steel placement
  • Rough and finish carpentry

To date, progress includes:

  • 300 tons of steel set
  • 1,810 cubic yards (CY) of concrete poured
  • 19 tons of rebar placed

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By creating accessible green spaces and recreational areas, this project will serve as an asset to Stoughton team members and the local community.

Construction progress at Stoughton Trailers new corporate headquarters with steel and concrete work underway in Wisconsin

Key Takeaways

  • Employee well-being prioritized: Collaborative spaces, wellness amenities, fitness areas
  • Sustainability built in: Ponds, prairie, wetlands and community parkland
  • Self-perform delivery: Concrete, steel, rebar, carpentry
  • Community impact: A headquarters that benefits both employees and the wider Stoughton community
  • Progress to date: 300 tons of steel, 1,810 CY concrete, 19+ tons of rebar

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Date: Spring/Summer 2025 | Author: Molly Haack

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About Stoughton Trailers

Stoughton Trailers designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of dependable semi-truck trailers used for over-the-road trucking, intermodal chassis as well as agricultural trailers and other specialty transportation equipment. It provides one-stop build, finance, rental and fleet management solutions through world-class responsiveness and design value.

For more information, visit www.StoughtonTrailers.com.

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