Rear impact guard from Wabash National named finalist for Swedish Steel Prize 2017
Wabash National has been named a finalist for the Swedish Steel Prize 2017 for developing the RIG-16, a lightweight and innovative Rear Underride Guard System for trucks that goes above and beyond highway safety standards. The Swedish Steel Prize is an international prize that honors the art of engineering and innovation in the steel industry. Wabash National, from the USA, is one of four finalists for this year’s prize, which will be awarded during a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden on May 11. The RIG-16 is a safety component that extends below the rear bumper of highway trucks