CHARLOTTE, Mich., Nov. 22, 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 two of its custom heavy-duty, Class A diesel
chassis—the K3 605 for the Entegra Cornerstone— and the K2 450 for
the Newmar Dutch Star, at the National RV Trade Show in
Louisville, Kentucky, on
November 27 – 30, 2017.
To signify Spartan's American ownership and the company's pride
in the excellence of its skilled workforce, both chassis platforms
will be wrapped in the stars and stripes of the American flag. The
45-foot Entegra Cornerstone, riding on Spartan's K3 605 chassis,
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 boasts an incredible
20,000-pound towing capacity. The Newmar Dutch Star, riding on
Spartan's K2 450 chassis, features a Cummins® L9 diesel engine, an
Allison 3000MH Transmission®, and has a 15,000-pound towing
capacity.
"As one of the largest industry trade events, the National RV
Trade Show is the principal event to demonstrate Spartan's
commitment to excellence in RV innovation and design," said
Daryl Adams, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Spartan Motors.
In addition to coach-specific chassis, Spartan will also exhibit
its chassis-specific part kits, which are available to both dealers
and its hundreds of Spartan Authorized Service Centers. These
Spartan-chassis parts kits take the guess work out of routine
maintenance parts purchases for dealers and owners alike, by
supplying the correct parts needed for annual motorhome chassis
maintenance. Unique to Spartan, these chassis parts kits
simplify the ordering process, and allow for resale to existing
customers, as well as those purchasing a new coach.
"Showcasing our chassis-specific part kits at RVIA is an
extraordinary opportunity for us to further support our dealer and
service network, and provide better support and service for the
retail customer," said Steve
Guillaume, President of Spartan Specialty Vehicles.
The National RV Trade Show hosts the largest concentration of RV
manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and campground managers in the
world. Industry gathers at this event each year to celebrate and
showcase the RV lifestyle, discover new products and engage with
key stakeholders and leaders.
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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