Polar Tank Trailer plans to commemorate its 80th anniversary with a celebration at its Minnesota Trailer Operations facility in October.  

The EnTrans International subsidiary traces its roots to 1946, when brothers Vince, Roy, and Frank Warzecha founded Opole Blacksmith Shop in Opole, Minnesota. The trio of skilled craftsmen and welders then built a reputation for producing quality stainless steel tanks for bulk milk distribution. 

Today, Polar is a trusted name in tank trailers, specializing in chemical, food, petroleum, and dry bulk trailers designed for durability, safety, and exceptional long-term value, the company reported. Polar distinguishes itself with mission-specific engineering, designing trailers with precise tolerances, innovative features, and advanced technologies that maximize payloads and enhance operational efficiency.

An extensive dealer network provides the support customers need throughout the life of their equipment.

“Over the last 80 years, Polar has built a legacy of quality, innovation and customer satisfaction,” Randy Arlt, senior vice president of sales for EnTrans and former president of Polar Corp., said in a news release. “Our dedicated team has played a critical role in helping us achieve this milestone, and we are immensely grateful to them and to our loyal customers and partners.”

Polar will showcase its equipment—including a dry bulk trailer reengineered from an existing crude oil tanker—during National Tank Truck Carriers’ Tank Truck Week, slated for Sept. 27-30 in Oklahoma City.