Surrey company celebrating 40th year in B.C.
Published 1:30 pm Thursday, May 14, 2026
Four decades. That’s how long Intercontinental Truck Body has been operating in B.C.
The company is celebrating their 40-year, B.C. milestone this month with a special reception at their Cloverdale location on the Surrey-Langley border.
Intercontinental Truck Body (ITB) expanded to B.C. in 1986 and had grown from a family business into a “premier manufacturer” of custom made truck bodies, trailers, and enclosures.
“Reaching 40 years in British Columbia is a milestone that belongs to everyone who has walked through our doors,” Nathan Van Seters, ITB general manager, said in a press release. “We are incredibly grateful to our loyal customers who trust us with their fleets, our dependable suppliers who ensure we have the highest quality materials, and, most importantly, our hard-working employees. Their craftsmanship and dedication are the reasons we are still here today.”
According to the release, ITB’s success centres around its Snap-Lock aluminum panel system. The system was designed to be strong and lightweight. The Snap-Lock system is rivetless, which creates a corrosion-resistant surface.
ITB’s product is used on vehicles in a myriad of industries, including: first responders, utility companies, municipalities, transport services, and many others.
“When you see an ITB truck on the road, you’re looking at a vehicle that is put to use every day in the communities we all live in,” Van Seters added. “From the hydro trucks restoring power during a storm to the fire and rescue vehicles serving our neighbourhoods, we take immense pride in manufacturing the durable equipment that keeps British Columbia moving.”
ITB was founded in 1974 by three brothers from the Netherlands. Van Seters and partner Aren Van Dyke led the company’s expansion from Alberta to B.C. in the ’80s.
As ITB sets its sights on the next four decades, according to the release, “the company remains committed to the principles of quality and custom design that have defined its first 40 years in the province.”
For more information, visit www.itb.ca.