Transhield Blog

Transhield’s Berry Amendment Compliance: USA-Made Covers for Defense

For government buyers and contracting officers, sourcing protective covers for defense equipment comes with a clear rule: the items have to meet domestic-source requirements under...

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Fleet Storage Best Practices: How to Protect Vehicle Inventory

Vehicle inventory rarely moves the moment it’s ready. For manufacturers, OEMs, and dealers handling semi-trucks, commercial trucks, trailers, recreational vehicles, and motorhomes, units sit in...

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What to Look for in a Custom Protective Cover Manufacturer

A custom protective cover has one job: keep valuable equipment safe while it sits in storage or travels across the country. The manufacturer you choose...

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RV UV Protection 101: Protecting Your Fleet From Sun Damage

At a Glance: UV rays slowly break down an RV’s exterior, fading paint, cracking rubber seals, dry-rotting tires, and degrading the roof. Across a fleet...

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Why Customers Pick Transhield: A Look at Our 2025 Customer Survey Results

At Transhield, we have been making protective covers for decades. But the best measure of our work has always been the same: what our customers...

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Transhield Cover Materials Compared: 5-10 Mil Shrink Wrap, ArmorDillo, and XT

Choosing the right protective cover material comes down to how your equipment is used, where it is stored, and how often it needs to be...

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Why UV Protection Matters for Stored Equipment

When heavy equipment sits outside, the sun does more damage than most people realize. UV rays slowly break down paint, rubber, glass, and plastic components,...

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The Most Common Causes of Equipment Damage During Storage (And How to Avoid Each One)

Equipment damage during storage is one of the quietest sources of loss in any operation. Machines sitting on a lot or in a warehouse can...

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The Overlooked Transport and Storage Risk: Equipment Glass Delamination

Long storage periods and cross-country hauls put equipment through a lot. Rust, paint damage, and weather exposure get most of the attention, and for good...

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