CHARLOTTE, Mich., Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan Specialty
Vehicles, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc.
(NASDAQ: SPAR) ("Spartan" or the "Company") – a global leader in
specialty chassis and vehicle design, manufacturing and assembly –
will feature its new heavy-duty, Class A diesel chassis—an Entegra
Cornerstone K3 605—at the Hershey RV Show, located at the Giant
Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania,
September 13-17, 2017. The
chassis will be wrapped in the stars and stripes of the American
flag, underscoring Spartan's American ownership and the company's
pride in the excellence of its skilled workforce.
Showcased in booth 204, the 45-foot Entegra Cornerstone rides on
Spartan's K3 605 chassis and features a Cummins® X15 605 horsepower
diesel engine, an Allison Transmission® 4000 MH 6-speed electronic
transmission, a 20,000-pound independent front suspension and a
massive 20,000-pound towing capacity. The K3 is the heavy-duty
chassis of choice for luxury Class A diesel motorhomes, including
the Newmar King Aire, Newmar Essex, Newmar London Aire and Newmar
Mountain Aire.
"The K3 605 represents Spartan's commitment to excellence in
manufacturing, and the Hershey RV show is the perfect place to
showcase this impressive build," said Daryl
Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer of Spartan
Motors. "This chassis brings together exceptional functionality,
maneuverability, reliability and industry-leading safety
technologies that make driving an Entegra Cornerstone a remarkable
experience. The crowd at Hershey, in particular, will understand and
appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into this particular chassis
design."
In addition to the chassis display, Spartan will have a sales
and support team on-hand to answer questions about its new chassis
systems and its original equipment manufacturer model
partners.
Organized by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping
Association (PRVCA), the Hershey RV Show is America's largest RV
show. Offering more than 1,300 RVs and the latest accessories from
over 45 manufacturers, the Hershey RV Show is the place to shop and
compare RVs. PRVCA is a nonprofit corporation representing nearly
400 RV dealers, manufacturers, campgrounds, component part
suppliers, lenders, insurance and service companies, headquartered
in Camp Hill.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. is a leading designer, engineer,
manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty vehicles,
specialty chassis, vehicle bodies and parts for the fleet and
delivery, recreational vehicle (RV), emergency response, defense
forces and contract assembly (light / medium duty truck) markets.
The Company's brand names — Spartan Motors, Spartan Specialty
Vehicles, Spartan Emergency Response, Spartan Parts and
Accessories; Smeal® and its family of brands, including Ladder
Tower™ and UST®; and Utilimaster®, a Spartan Motors Company — are
known for quality, durability, performance, customer service and
first-to-market innovation. The Company employs approximately 2,200
associates and operates facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, South
Dakota; Saltillo, Mexico;
and Lima, Peru. Spartan reported
sales of $591 million in 2016. Visit
Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
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