RealTruck (Lund) Manufacturing Plant Tour – Pendergrass, Georgia

Go behind the scenes at RealTruck, a major manufacturer of aftermarket truck and automotive accessories, and explore the manufacturing operations behind one of the industry's established brands.

Join the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance for a plant tour of RealTruck dba Lund in Pendergrass, Georgia.

This tour provides manufacturing leaders an opportunity to learn how a company serving the automotive aftermarket approaches production, quality, engineering, and continuous improvement.

About RealTruck (Lund)

RealTruck is a global manufacturer and retailer of accessories for trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, and off-road vehicles. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company reports more than 6,000 associates across 35 facilities worldwide.

Its portfolio includes more than two dozen in-house brands, including Lund, known for truck and SUV accessories such as running boards, nerf bars, fender flares, bull bars, and exterior protection products.

RealTruck maintains manufacturing and distribution operations in Georgia, including its Pendergrass location. This GMA tour will focus on the local operation and the manufacturing systems, people, and processes supporting its business.

Three Key Highlights

1. Automotive Accessory Manufacturing

Explore the manufacturing environment supporting RealTruck's automotive aftermarket business. Learn about the production requirements involved in supplying vehicle-specific products designed for fit, functionality, and durability.

2. Manufacturing Engineering & Quality

Examine how manufacturing engineering, tooling, production planning, and quality requirements intersect in an automotive accessory operation serving a broad product portfolio.

3. Continuous Improvement & Operational Leadership

Learn about the role of leadership, employee engagement, and continuous improvement in supporting manufacturing performance.

This tour provides an opportunity for manufacturing professionals to discuss operational challenges and improvement opportunities with peers working in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Lean & Continuous Improvement Takeaways

• Production Flow: How manufacturers coordinate material movement, production activities, and finished products.

• Standardized Work: The importance of consistent processes when producing vehicle-specific accessories.

• Manufacturing Engineering: How tooling and process development support product quality and repeatability.

• Quality Management: How manufacturers balance production requirements with product fit and performance.

• Continuous Improvement: The role of employee engagement, operational leadership, and performance measurement in manufacturing improvement.

Who Should Attend

• Manufacturing Executives and Plant Managers

• Continuous Improvement / Lean Leaders

• Operations and Production Managers

• Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers

• Tooling and Process Engineering Professionals

• Quality and Production Leaders

• Supply Chain and Materials Management Professionals

This tour is particularly relevant to leaders interested in automotive manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, operational performance, and continuous improvement.

9:00 – 9:30 AM — Registration, Networking & GMA Welcome

9:30 – 10:00 AM — RealTruck Company Presentation & Safety Briefing

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Manufacturing Plant Tour

12:00 – 1:00 PM — Lunch, Q&A with RealTruck Leadership & Networking

Lunch is included with registration.

Following the plant tour, attendees will have an opportunity to enjoy lunch, ask questions, discuss manufacturing operations and continuous improvement, and connect with RealTruck representatives and fellow GMA members.

TOUR REQUIREMENTS

Attendance is limited:

1 Ticket for non-manufacturing companies
2 Tickets for manufacturing companies

CLOSED-TOED/FLAT-BOTTOM SHOES ARE MANDATORY. No High Heels!

No photos are allowed.