Arthur W. Nelson
Inductee #21
Arthur W. Nelson participated in developing a method for launching various models of landing craft from the decks of the Landing Ship Tank during World War II. He then was a founder and a chairman of the Weld Built Body Company in 1946. Mr. Nelson patented the wheel-lift wrecker and purchased the West Coast Plant in 1969. He was a member of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association.
Inducted: June 26th, 1986
Born: January 5th, 1915 – Bronx, New York
Family: Diana Nelson (wife); Valerie Mullin (daughter), Julie Nelson (daughter), Arthur J. Nelson Jr. (son)
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HALL OF FAME NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Tow Equipment/Product Innovation
Innovation of a product sold in the marketplace that has helped move the industry forward. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of service to the industry.
Exemplary Dedication
Candidate must have 20 years running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, promoting a positive image of the towing industry and have positive relations with the community, i.e., performing services for the community about and beyond the services for hire. Limit: One inductee per year.
Industry Leadership
Leadership involved with an outstanding project that has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry. Candidate must have minimum 10 years service to the towing industry.
Professional Achievement
Creating a product or service of any kind that has had a significant and lasting effect on thousands of towing professionals. Candidate Must have a minimum of 10 years to the industry.