Philippi-Hagenbuch Corporate Press Releases
Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. is advancing the future of hauling by ensuring every one of its fully custom-engineered solutions is seamlessly compatible with autonomous haul trucks. As more operations adopt automation, the company’s tailored equipment—designed to integrate effortlessly with any make or model—enables customers to maximize efficiency, safety and productivity without compromising performance. By aligning its innovations with evolving autonomy technologies, Philippi-Hagenbuch empowers fleets to overcome hauling challenges today while remaining fully prepared for the operations of tomorrow.
Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. is enhancing the durability and performance of its HiVol® haul truck bodies by upgrading all floor construction to SSAB Hardox® 500 Tuf steel. This advanced, abrasion-resistant material delivers superior strength and toughness, extending service life by up to 50% while reducing maintenance demands. The upgrade reinforces PHIL’s commitment to engineering long-lasting solutions capable of withstanding the most extreme hauling conditions and abrasive materials.
Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. celebrates 25 years of its HiVol® Water Tanks, providing efficient, safe dust control for off-highway haul trucks. Since 2001, these tanks have combined durable Hardox® steel, innovative designs, and easy maintenance to maximize capacity and vehicle stability. With over 100 tanks built, Philippi-Hagenbuch continues to deliver long-lasting, reliable solutions for demanding environments.
Discover how Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. is advancing off-highway haul truck performance at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. Visit Booth W42644 to explore Autogate® Tailgates, HiVol® Water Tanks, and Load Ejector Systems designed to improve efficiency, safety, and dust control for construction and aggregates operations.
Philippi-Hagenbuch will construct all its custom bodies with 500 Tuf floors, ranging from bodies designed to haul coal, scrap steel, aggregates, refuse, coal, hard ore, oil sands and more. Experts from Philippi-Hagenbuch will be discussing the benefits of 500 Tuf floors and highlighting other custom-engineered solutions March 3-7 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Booth W42644.
Philippi-Hagenbuch’s tailgates include models suited for both articulated and rigid frame trucks, making them the ideal solution for everything from quarries to coal mines to mineral mining applications. The increased capacity proves effective for any material — hard and rocky or liquid. Philippi-Hagenbuch will highlight Autogate Tailgates, along with other custom-engineered haul truck solutions, March 3-7 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Booth W42644.
No matter which make and model of truck customers have, they can incorporate Philippi-Hagenbuch’s upgrades to overcome hauling challenges while achieving their desired level of fleet autonomy. Experts from Philippi-Hagenbuch will discuss how their custom-engineered solutions elevate autonomous hauling operations March 3-7 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Booth W42644.
Load Ejectors are professionally engineered to fit the exact make and model of any articulated or rigid frame off-highway haul truck and address the specific areas of the body where material tends to build up. Philippi-Hagenbuch will highlight its Load Ejector System, along with other custom-engineered haul truck solutions, March 3-7 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Booth W42644.
From the first water tanks that rolled out its doors, Philippi-Hagenbuch has prioritized design features that emphasize durability, efficiency and safety. The company has manufactured more than 100 water tanks in the past 25 years, and to this day, every HiVol Water Tank is still operating. Philippi-Hagenbuch will highlight its water tanks and other custom-engineered solutions March 3-7 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Booth W42644.
SSAB Zero is available as an option for Philippi-Hagenbuch’s entire line of custom products, including HiVol® truck bodies, Rear Eject bodies, HiVol® Water Tanks and the company’s full line of off-highway trailers. Philippi-Hagenbuch product experts will outline the perks of implementing SSAB Zero, and highlight the company’s line of custom-engineered haul truck solutions, March 3-7 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Booth W42644.
2015-12-17 - Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc. and LeRoy Hagenbuch agree to settlement with Westech (subsidiary of Austin Engineering) over patent infringement of Hagenbuch Body and Water Tank patents.
2015-03-04 - PHIL President Danette Swank Honored With STEP Award.
2014-01-20 - License of Rear Eject Body technology to CeDe Group of Sweden.
2013-12-04 - PHIL Licenses Rear Eject Trailer technology to Beco of the Netherlands.
2013-07-01 - Danette Swank named President of Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.
2013-03-15 - LeRoy Hagenbuch, P.E. inducted into Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame.
