Vistabule Shifts Production to New Eagan Facility
The manufacturer optimized its floor space to improve efficiency and scale production capacity for its trailer lineup.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Remote Work
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Trailer manufacturer Vistabule transitioned its operations from St. Paul to a new 18,000-square-foot facility in Eagan during the summer of 2026. This relocation aims to resolve logistical constraints and scale production capabilities for the company.
Why it matters
The move from a 20,000-square-foot Midway site to the Eagan location addresses operational inefficiencies such as limited parking and navigation challenges. By optimizing space, the company intends to increase its current output of two trailers per week.
Vistabule occupies 18,000 square feet in Eagan, a decrease from its prior 20,000-square-foot footprint in St. Paul. The company currently produces two trailers weekly, each requiring 120 man-hours to complete, with base prices starting at $24,995.
The players
Vistabule
A specialty manufacturer of teardrop trailers that operates a direct-to-consumer and rental model.
Lily Taylor
A leader at Vistabule who is exploring strategic partnerships with dealerships and expansion of the product lineup.
The details
The relocation centralizes manufacturing and logistics, moving away from a site plagued by navigation and privacy issues. With 13 employees, the firm utilizes pre-cut wood frames from a Scandia facility to streamline assembly. The company now targets a production ramp-up to 12 trailers per month to reduce customer wait times from five months to three.
Timeline
2011: Bert Taylor designed the first teardrop trailer.
Summer 2026: Vistabule completed its relocation to Eagan.
October 25, 2026: Official news publication date.
Market Landscape
Vistabule's move follows the documented industry trend of small-batch manufacturers migrating to industrial corridors to optimize space and logistics. The shift marks a departure from its former St. Paul Midway site, prioritizing operational efficiency over central city positioning.
Operators facing production bottlenecks should audit their current facility layout for hidden costs like parking constraints or loading inefficiencies. Scaling output often requires relocating to purpose-built industrial space even if the new footprint is smaller.
The takeaway
Operational efficiency gains often stem from reconfiguring layout rather than simply expanding square footage. Business owners should track the ratio of man-hours to output, currently 120 hours per trailer, as a key metric for determining when a facility move is financially justified.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Twin Cities.
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