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The Hackneys of Wilson Have Built Vehicles For 100 Years
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Hackney Bros. Body Co., of Wilson, is a pioneer manufacturer of refrigerator truck bodies and school bus bodies. W. N. Hackney, a wheelwright, founded the company in 1854, and soon earned a reputation for producing wheels that would stand up to hard travel. Soon the business expanded to wagons and buggies. As transportation vehicles changed, so did the company to meet the needs of businesses. In 1954, Hackney marks its 100th anniversary in business.
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