RealTruck’s APEX and Ascend Truck Caps Earn Prestigious 2026 Red Dot Award

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (May 6, 2026) – RealTruck, a global aftermarket product and accessory brand and a digital destination for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts, today announced its APEX and Ascend Truck Caps have received the prestigious 2026 Red Dot Award for the Vehicle Accessories Design category. This international recognition highlights RealTruck's commitment to design excellence and innovation in the automotive aftermarket.

Known internationally as one of the most sought-after seals of quality for good design, the Red Dot Award acknowledges the caps’ revolutionary design and functional qualities engineered for enhanced security and efficiency. This recognition underscores the meticulous engineering and user-centric approach applied to these products, setting a benchmark in the vehicle accessories industry.

“Earning the Red Dot award for our APEX and Ascend Truck Caps is a profound honor that truly validates RealTruck's unwavering commitment to innovative design and superior functionality,” said RealTruck’s VP of Design & Industrial Design, Robert Springer. “The recognition is a testament to the tireless efforts of our team to deliver exceptional products that enhance the lives and adventures of truck enthusiasts everywhere.”

The APEX FGC-5000 Cap is RealTruck’s most revolutionary truck cap featuring the industry’s largest windows and a streamlined SUV-like silhouette, while the Ascend FGC-4500 Cap is the strongest and most versatile modular truck cap in the world, built with a 14-gauge steel frame, and capable of supporting 1,200 pounds. Both are designed to handle work, adventure and everything in between.

RealTruck continues to innovate and deliver products that meet the evolving needs of truck owners while maintaining high standards of design and performance. Designed, engineered, and tested in the U.S., the new caps are built by the world’s number one manufacturer of truck bed covers, available on RealTruck.com and for purchase throughout RealTruck’s dealer network.

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About RealTruck
RealTruck is the world’s premier accessory manufacturer for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000 associates operate from 78 facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omnichannel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships. For more information, visit www.realtruck.com.

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