Established 1997
America's Premier Aluminum Sideboards Since 1997
Craftsmanship, continuous innovation, and proven load protection for the masonry trucking industry. Engineered to outlast the harshest highway conditions.
Built on Quality and Craftsmanship
Unique Technology has been America's premier manufacturer of aluminum sideboards since 1997. Backed by a team with over 75 years of collective industry experience, we build true craftsmanship into every sideboard that leaves our shop.
From day one, quality has been our top priority. We take immense pride in every order, continually refining and improving our designs over the last 17+ years based directly on customer feedback. Our commitment is simple: deliver sideboards that are stronger, more durable, lighter, and consistently exceed expectations.
Protecting Concrete Masonry Units in Transit
The construction industry relies on many forms of concrete masonry units, from block and brick to patio stones and landscaping materials. When finished goods are loaded onto a vehicle, the transport company carries the responsibility of ensuring that freight reaches the job site in pristine, usable condition.
Masons and installation contractors depend on timely, undamaged deliveries. Because many variables can go wrong during transit, Unique Sideboards creates dedicated transport tools to protect cargo. Our reusable, lightweight aluminum sideboard panels provide a secure, dependable method for keeping masonry loads safely fastened to transport vehicles throughout the journey.
Engineered Specifications & D.O.T. Compliance
Machined to absolute tolerances. Engineered for extreme safety margins.
Material Build
Expanded Aluminum Mesh Sheet
Lighter, stronger than steel. Optimized for payload weight reduction without sacrificing frame block integrity.
Exclusive Profile
1.5" x 5" Welded Aluminum Angle
Max frame strength, minimal dead weight. Resists lateral load pressure spikes during tight highway maneuvers.
Edge Geometry
Radius Outer Edge
Reduces strap wear, increases driver security speed, and maintains absolute D.O.T. commercial compliance.
Manufacturing
Full In-House Fabrication
Maximum structural durability built under continuous quality inspections. Crafted for severe daily haul environments.
Match Your Fleet. Build to Your Exact Specs.
Powder-coated fleet colors, non-standard lengths and cutouts that clear your tie-down points. Fabricated in-house in Sarasota, Florida.
Custom Color Powder Coating
Make your sideboards match your exact corporate fleet branding with premium powder coating that withstands impact and wear.
Custom Dimensions & Cutouts
Custom bed layouts, unique tie-down locations or specific lift points? Our engineers adjust the frame to your exact flatbed specs.
Built for the Long Haul. Proven on the Road.
★★★★★
We've run these sideboards on 14 brick trucks for the past 6 years. Steel racks used to crack at the welds every season. These aluminum Uni-Mesh gates still look and act like the day we bought them.
Mark Henderson
, Operations VP
East Coast Masonry Logistics
★★★★★
The forklift operator fork-deflection corners have saved us thousands in side-gate repairs. Forklift drivers hit them hard, and the forks just glide right off. Best fleet upgrade we made in a decade.
Carlos Mendez
, Fleet Director
Sunshine Concrete & Supply
★★★★★
Incredible fuel savings since we shed almost 600 lbs per truck switching from heavy solid steel racks to Unique's lightweight Unimesh sideboards. Instant payback on our fleet investment.
Dave Jenkins
, President
Jenkins Block Transport
★★★★★
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Factory Address & Inquiries
Have technical questions or need a fast turnaround spec check? Get in direct contact with our Florida fabrication facility.
Our Headquarters
1523 Edgar Place, Sarasota, FL 34240
Call Direct
(941) 358-5410
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
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