History

At the heart of our identity is a simple shape, a diamond.
But to us, it’s so much more.

The diamond traces back to our Midwestern roots at Wahpeton Canvas Company, where hard work, ingenuity, and doing right by people built a reputation for quality and trust. From that beginning, through every milestone, challenge, and breakthrough, the diamond has remained constant.

It has stood for more than just a logo. It has stood for who we are.
A reminder of the hands that built this company.
A connection between past generations and generations to come.
A symbol of the values that carry us forward.

The diamond represents legacy and innovation. People and purpose. Strength and progress.

And for us, it’s personal. Because the diamond doesn’t just represent Shurco™. It represents everyone who has been part of our story, and everyone who will help shape what’s next.

    


2025
Shurco™ launches new brand including new vision, mission, and values.

Launch of Shur-Lok® E-Series electric side roll cover system.

2024
Launch of Lock-N-Go™ electric side roll cover system.

Shur-Co® acquires AB Airbags.

Shur-Co® acquires US Tarp.

2023
Shur-Co® acquires AAA Tarps.

Launch of SWAT® SA automatic roll-off tarp system.

Launch of ShurLink™ next-generation wireless control system.

2022
Shur-Co® acquires Dawbarn & Sons, Ltd. in Wisbech, UK.

Launch of APEX™ electric side roll system.

2021
Shur-Co® is acquired by Behrman Capital.

2020
Shur-Co® opens a new 45,440 square foot service facility in Vermillion, SD.

2019
Shur-Co® of OH relocates to a new 7-bay 38,000 square foot facility in Rootstown, OH.

Shur-Co® acquires Ruff ’N Tuff Tarps in Caldwell, ID. Rebranded as Shur-Co® of ID.

Shur-Co® acquires LODI Metals in Bellville, OH.

2017
Shur-Co® celebrates 25 years in Yankton, SD.

Launch of SWAT® automatic roll-off tarp system.

2016
Shur-Co® of ND relocates to a new 24,000 square foot facility in West Fargo, ND.

Shur-Co® of IL relocates to a new 16,000 square foot facility in Decatur, IL.

2015
Shur-Co’s global reach expands with product sold to over 30 countries across 6 continents every year.

2014
Shur-Co® acquires Roll-Tite™ in Brantford, ON, Canada. Rebranded as Shur-Co® of Canada.

Launch of Quick-Flip3™ automatic roll-off tarp system.

2012
Shur-Co® acquires Donovan Enterprises in Stuart, FL. Rebranded as Shur-Co® of FL.

Launch of 4500 Series electric roll tarp.

2011
Shur-Co® is acquired by PCM Companies.

2009
Launch of ProTrap® electric hopper opener and the SMARTransmitter® line of remotes.

2008
Shur-Co® Corporate HQ in Yankton, SD expands manufacturing area to 150,000 square feet.

2007
Launch of Arm-Matic™ and Flash™ electric flip arm tarp systems.

2006
Launch of 3500 Series electric roll tarp.

2004
Launch of Double-Flip™ automatic transfer trailer tarp system and Mighty Mesh® heavy-duty tarp fabric.

2003
Shur-Co® is named South Dakota’s Family Business of the Year.

2002
Shur-Co® expands into the rail cover market.

2000
Launch of Bullet™ electric flip arm tarp system.

1999
Launch of Sidewinder™ automatic transfer trailer tarp system.

1997
Launch of Hy-Tower™ armless roll-off tarp system.

1996
A name change to Shur-Co® more closely identifies the company with the Shur-Lok®, its best-known product.

1992
The truck cover division splits off from WCCO and relocates to Yankton, SD.

1980
Launch of Shur-Lok® roll tarp.

1969
Growing tarp demand results in the creation of Wahpeton Canvas Company (WCCO).

1954
A shoe repair shop opens in Wahpeton, ND that transitions into tarp repair and then new tarps.