Girardin to Acquire Blue Bird Dealership, New York Bus Sales, a First-Class Team & Organization with an Outstanding Reputatio...
May 13 2019 - 9:37AM
Business Wire
The Girardin Family of Businesses and Marlene Costanzo Denney
are proud to announce that they have concluded an agreement by
which Girardin will acquire New York Bus Sales (NYBS) from the
owner, Marlene Costanzo Denney. The transaction will be effective
on June 3, 2019.
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“New York Bus Sales has built a strong team and enviable
reputation for customer service and support in the State of New
York and beyond,” said Marlene Costanzo Denney. “The relationship
with the Girardin Family and NYBS goes back decades and I could not
imagine a better cultural fit for our dedicated employees and loyal
customers.”
Business Continuity
NYBS will continue to operate under the same name, out of the
same locations with the same experienced and dedicated team.
NYBS will continue to offer the complete line of Blue Bird and
Micro Bird by Girardin buses and minibuses with their best in class
diesel, propane, gas, CNG and electric powertrains.
NYBS will continue to offer its customers rapid, reliable
service, precious expertise and readily available bumper-to-bumper
parts offerings for all makes.
“The Girardin Family of Businesses is excited and proud to have
the opportunity to continue the legacy of New York Bus Sales,” said
Dave Girardin, President of Girardin. “This association complements
Girardin’s existing operations and will create additional
opportunities for new and existing customers. The experienced and
talented team at New York Bus Sales has an excellent and envious
reputation in the Northeast, and we look forward to working with
them and their valued customers.”
Appointments
Along with the transaction, the following appointments are being
announced.
Marlene Costanzo Denney is appointed Honorary President and will
be an active member of the Advisory Board and Executive Committee.
She will continue to be involved in strategic initiatives and
events involving the NYBS team, its customers and the school bus
industry.
Sean Finnerty is appointed President of NYBS and member of its
Executive Committee.
John Johnston is appointed Vice-President, Service and Parts of
NYBS and member of its Executive Committee.
Les Mauer is appointed Vice-President, Finance of NYBS and
member of its Executive Committee.
“We are fully supportive of this transaction,” said Phil
Horlock, President and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. “Two of our
best and most reputable market-leading dealer teams are combining
forces to better serve our customers and to promote and expand the
Blue Bird brand in the North East. We sincerely thank Marlene for
her dedication to Blue Bird, where she has spent more than thirty
years as a dealer. We are delighted that she will continue to be
involved with the NYBS organization.”
Effective date
The transaction will be effective on June 3, 2019.
About New York Bus Sales:
Family run for over 60 years, New York Bus Sales (NYBS) has
dedicated full-service sales and maintenance facilities in
Chittenango, Henrietta, Ravena and Middletown New York. NYBS offers
the complete line of Blue Bird and Microbird by Girardin school and
commercial buses along with comprehensive maintenance, repair and
refurbishment services for many other types of vehicles. New York
Bus Sales is a recognized leader in North America for its sales and
support of Alternative Fueled products. To find out how New York
Bus Sales can help you with your transportation needs, please call
1-800-962-5768, visit www.newyorkbussales.com or e-mail
us at info@newyorkbussales.com.
About Girardin:
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, The Girardin Family of
Businesses, through its wholly owned subsidiaries A. Girardin inc.,
Girardin Ontario inc., and New York Bus Sales, is the Market
Leading Blue Bird and MicroBird dealer for the Provinces of
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island,
Newfoundland and Labrador and Upstate New York. Girardin has been a
Blue Bird Dealer for over 50 years and is a Joint Venture partner
with Blue Bird in Micro Bird Corporation which builds all Micro
Bird by Girardin minibuses. Girardin is a Third Generation Family
Business heavily invested and specialized in the school bus and
commercial bus industry with investments and operations in Canada
and the United States. For more information on Girardin, please
visit: www.girardinbluebird.com.
About Blue Bird Corporation:
Celebrating its 90th year in business, Blue Bird (Nasdaq:
BLBD) is the leading independent designer and manufacturer of
school buses, with more than 550,000 buses sold since its formation
in 1927 and approximately 180,000 buses in operation today. Blue
Bird’s longevity and reputation in the school bus industry have
made it an iconic American brand. Blue Bird distinguishes itself
from its principal competitors by its singular focus on the design,
engineering, manufacture and sale of school buses and related
parts. As the only manufacturer of chassis and body production
specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird is
recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, safety,
product quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and
drivability. In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in
alternative fuel applications with its propane-powered and
compressed natural gas-powered school buses. Blue Bird manufactures
school buses at two facilities in Fort Valley, Georgia. Its Micro
Bird joint venture operates a manufacturing facility in
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. Service and after-market parts are
distributed from Blue Bird’s parts distribution center located in
Delaware, Ohio. For more information on Blue Bird’s complete line
of buses, visit www.blue-bird.com.
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