By Ashley Reyes
DEFCO Trucks has been named the SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance’s (TORA) newest member spotlight company. In SEMA’s Q&A with company partner Seth Gortenburg, he shares DEFCO Truck’s breakthrough moment and what projects the company is working on in 2021.
SEMA: Tell us the story of your company. How did your company start?
Seth Gortenburg: We started our company recently after purchasing the assets of DEFCO Trucks.
SEMA: What was your company’s breakthrough moment?
SG: Our company’s breakthrough moment was finishing our first two conversions and gauging the reaction from potential customers.
SEMA: Tell us about your business now in 2021 and what are some projects you are working on?
SG: We just completed a ’21 F-250 and ’21 F-450.
SEMA: Tell us about a product that you are proud of.
SG: Our trucks run 43-in. tires with very modest lifts by replacing fenders and quarters.
SEMA: What advice do you have for young professionals contemplating a career in the automotive aftermarket?
SG: The aftermarket is strong. Build what you love.
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