Utilimaster(R) Corporation and BAF Technologies Announce Preferred and Exclusive Installer Agreement
March 07 2013 - 8:30AM
Utilimaster Corporation, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc.
(Nasdaq:SPAR), along with BAF Technologies, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq:CLNE), announced
today the formation of a preferred installer agreement between the
two companies. Together, Utilimaster and BAF will be presenting a
converted vehicle in the Ford Commercial Truck booth (Booth #3139)
at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind., March 6-8.
Under the agreement, Utilimaster, a market leader in delivery
and service vehicles, is appointed the exclusive and preferred
installer of the BAF Compressed Natural Gas system on the Ford F-59
walk-in van stripped chassis. The solution achieved both EPA and
CARB certifications.
BAF, a leading provider of natural gas vehicle systems in the
United States and supports clients with alternative fuel systems,
has collaborated with Utilimaster to develop a dedicated solution
to support the delivery and service markets. This partnership
builds on the Utilimaster strategic vision of offering a full
portfolio of alternate fuel and field service solutions.
"Alliances with companies like BAF Technologies provides
Utilimaster clients with a professional partnership of project
management, engineering and fleet solutions while positioning
Utilimaster for long term growth," said John Forbes, President,
Utilimaster Corporation. "The agreement further extends our
commitment to offer green solutions that are field-proven and
deliver a strong return on investment."
Compressed Natural Gas equipped vehicles provide a 65% fuel
savings while utilizing natural gas, 90% of which is produced
domestically.
Utilimaster has a proprietary alternative fuels program offering
that assesses customer needs, formulates the best solution,
develops the business case, manages the deployment project plan,
and provides product training/support. Customers also have the
option of calling upon the Utilimaster Fleet Solutions Organization
to implement additional programs – at any location – that have
proven to be best practices in the areas of improved driver
productivity, safety, and reduction of cost of operation.
Spartan Motors' business strategy is embodied in The Spartan
DRIVE Plan. It is a five-point plan that is represented by the
acronym D.R.I.V.E.
D.R.I.V.E.
- Diversified Growth
- Redefining Technology and Innovation, Develop
Exciting Products Value
- Integration of the Enterprise to Achieve
Operational Improvement
- Vibrant Culture
- Extend Our Core Markets
Building on this plan, DRIVE encourages heightened focus,
teamwork and a common approach. It will align associate efforts and
emphasize the importance of both collaboration and integration
across business units. This strategy will enable diversification
and limit exposure to industry cyclicality.
About Utilimaster
Utilimaster, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR),
is a leading manufacturer of walk-in vans and commercial truck
bodies for the delivery and service marketplace. Utilimaster
designs, develops and manufactures products to customer
specifications for use in the package delivery, one-way truck
rental, bakery/snack delivery, utility and linen/uniform rental
businesses. The company serves a diverse customer base and also
sells aftermarket parts and accessories. Visit Utilimaster at
www.utilimaster.com.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc., designs, engineers and manufactures
specialty chassis, specialty vehicles, truck bodies and aftermarket
parts for the recreational vehicle, emergency response, government
services and defense, delivery and service markets. The company's
brand names - Spartan™, Spartan ERV™ and Utilimaster® - are known
for quality, performance, service and first-to-market innovation.
The company employs approximately 1,700 associates at facilities in
Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Indiana, Florida and Texas.
Spartan reported sales of $426 million in 2011 and is focused on
becoming a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture
of specialty vehicles and chassis. Visit Spartan Motors at
www.spartanmotors.com.
About BAF Technologies
BAF Technologies is the leading provider of natural gas vehicle
systems in the United States and supports clients with alternative
fuel systems. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas,
BAF was acquired by Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq:CLNE) in
October 2009. BAF's alternative fuel vehicle up-fitting
capabilities include aftermarket compressed natural gas (CNG)
conversions of Ford-manufactured vans, cutaway shuttles, taxis,
pick-ups and light-duty trucks. Visit www.BAFtechnologies.com.
CONTACT: Russell Chick
Corporate Director of Marketing
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3852
John Marshall
Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Utilimaster Corporation
574.848.2004
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