During World War II, Fulton developed the stamped steel trailer coupler. The coupler was developed in response to a war-related shortage of malleable cast iron, as well as a requirement of trailer manufacturers to be able to weld the coupler directly to the trailer tongue. As the trailer manufacturing industry developed, the innovation of the stamped steel coupler created a unique market for Fulton. By the end of the 1950s, Fulton began manufacturing stamped steel winches for boat trailers, transforming it into a trailer accessory manufacturer. And, in the mid 1960s, Fulton expanded its' product line to include the Rack Jack to compliment the coupler and winch business.

In 1981, Fulton acquired the Morris Midwest line of screw jacks located in Schofield, Wisconsin, providing Fulton with the basics of what has developed into a complete line of marine, agricultural, recreational and industrial line of screw jacks.

TriMas Corporation acquired Fulton in the 1990's and it becomes a part of Cequent Performance Products. Currently, Cequent Performance Products manufactures the most complete line of trailer couplers, winches, jacks and trailer accessories in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in new product and market development.