CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan
Specialty Vehicles and Chassis, 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 exhibit at the 2019 Entegra Coach
Homecoming event from May 14-17 at
Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen,
Indiana. At the event, Spartan will unveil its E-Z Steer
technology, a newly designed innovation which offers on-the-go
adjustable steering wheel tension and positioning designed to
reduce driver fatigue on long trips, improve the coach's ability to
maneuver at slow speeds, and park with ease. The Spartan
Training Academy will provide RV owner training sessions designed
for Entegra Coach owners and drivers to learn more about their
coach and its Spartan chassis, on topics ranging from maintenance
tips to recreational vehicle (RV) living.
Spartan will exhibit its signature flag-wrapped K3 605 chassis,
riding under the Entegra Cornerstone, on site for training
seminars. The Spartan Training Academy's own Mike "Big Mike"
O'Neil will present RV owner training seminars to attendees during
the three-day event, highlighting owner maintenance tips and
protocol for Class A diesel luxury motor coach owners and drivers.
The K3 605 chassis will display first-in-class features such as a
Cummins® X15 605 horsepower diesel engine, an Allison
Transmission® 4000 MH six-speed electronic transmission,
20,000-pound independent front suspension and 20,000-pound towing
capacity.
"At Spartan, we empower the end-user to learn about their coach
and chassis from a maintenance perspective," said Steve Guillaume, President, of Spartan Specialty
Vehicles. "This event brings together RV owners from all over the
country, and we are taking advantage of the opportunity to connect
with the Entegra Coach owner community. The Spartan experience
centers around enjoying time on the road without worry, and
aftermarket and product support professionals ensure owners know
and utilize every feature we offer to the fullest."
Registration for Entegra Homecoming includes a welcome picnic,
educational workshops, tech talks, factory tours, entertainment,
and more. All courses are taught by professionals and offer
first-hand experience and knowledge regarding the operation of your
coach. To learn more about the event, visit:
https://jayco.wufoo.com/forms/entegra-coach-academy-classes-2019/.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. is the North
American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing and assembly for
the commercial and retail vehicle industries (including last-mile
delivery, specialty service, and vocation-specific upfit segments),
as well as for the emergency response and recreational vehicle
markets. The Company is organized into three core business
segments, including Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services, Spartan
Emergency Response, and Spartan Specialty Vehicles. Today,
its family of brands also include Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan
Factory Service Centers, Utilimaster®, Strobes-R-Us™, Smeal, Ladder
Tower™, and UST®. Spartan Motors and its go-to-market
brands are well known in their respective industries for quality,
durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market
innovation. The Company employs approximately 2,300 associates, and
operates facilities in Michigan,
Indiana, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Florida,
Missouri, Nebraska, South
Dakota; Saltillo, Mexico;
and Lima, Peru. Spartan reported
sales of $816 million in
2018. Learn more about Spartan Motors at
www.spartanmotors.com.
CONTACT:
Samara Hamilton – Corporate
Director of Marketing and Communications
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3860
Samara.Hamilton@spartanmotors.com
Matt Jackson – Managing
Partner
Lambert & Company
616.233.0500
mjackson@lambert.com
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SOURCE Spartan Motors, Inc.