Grote Industries is taking its lighting and safety technology on the road in 2026, unveiling a new Safety Circuit Roadshow truck at the recently concluded Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) in Grapevine, Texas.
Headquartered in Madison, Indiana, Grote Industries is a family-owned global manufacturer of vehicle lighting, electrical, and safety systems, serving the heavy-duty trucking, automotive, agriculture, construction, and industrial markets since its founding in 1901.
Grote has two new Ford F-250 demo trucks, built on Knapheide service bodies and equipped with more than 70 Grote lighting and safety products. The trucks are designed as mobile demonstration platforms, with emergency lighting, hazard and warning lights, alarms, sirens, and work lighting all showcased in real-world configurations, giving everyone a look at how the systems perform.
“We’re excited to get these trucks on the road,” explained Matt Forner, Director of Aftermarket Sales with Grote. “They’re a great way to bring our products to the customer so they can see the quality and performance we offer firsthand.”
Throughout 2026, the trucks will travel to distributor locations, fleet facilities, and industry events across North America. Grote plans to document the tour on social media while hosting live demonstrations at each stop.
“We’ll be scheduling 10 months of tour stops for demonstrations, so customers still have time to contact their Grote representative to lock in a slot for their location or event,” Forner added.
Grote is recognized for innovations ranging from early stoplight designs to today’s advanced LED technologies, wiring harnesses, connectors, mirrors, alarms, and full‑system safety solutions. The company emphasizes engineering quality, durability, and rigorous environmental testing, supplying OEMs and aftermarket customers across North America and worldwide. More company information is available at www.grote.com.