CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spartan Motors
Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR),
will set the industry standard in advanced high-performance
emergency-rescue cab and chassis featuring Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) certified Cummins diesel engines at the Fire
Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC), which opens today in
Indianapolis.
To complement the new diesel engines designed by Cummins,
Spartan's Gladiator®, Metro Star® and Furion® models have been
integrated with exclusive exhaust configurations to comply with
strict federal diesel emission regulations that began on
January 1, 2010. Significant cab and
chassis advancements will also be on display April 22-24 in Spartan's exhibit (Booth #2222) at
the Indiana Convention Center.
"Customers in the emergency-rescue market have a range of needs,
and most of them involve high levels of capability. The technology
displayed by Spartan has been developed to deliver the total
package in high-performance these men and women need," said
John Sztykiel, president and CEO of
Spartan Motors. "As a market leader, Spartan's product and service
initiatives must be responsive to the desires and budgets of
departments globally. While no two departments are the same, I am
confident that the value, innovation and performance of our
products will surpass the expectations of the market now and in the
future."
Spartan Chassis and Cummins committed a significant amount of
engineering resources to the development, testing and introduction
of the 2010 heavy-duty ISX and mid-range ISC and ISL engines for
use in the emergency-rescue market. The engines -- with horsepower
ranging from 330 to 550 -- will deliver the highest level of
performance, including significantly improved efficiency and
durability.
The Cummins suite of 2010 engine offerings incorporate an
enhanced cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, a single
VGT™ Turbocharger and the Cummins Aftertreatment System with
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology, providing near-zero
emissions to meet EPA 2010 regulations. The Cummins engine
lineup for fire & emergency applications will be on display in
Booth #2030.
All engines offer best-in-class reliability, performance, fuel
economy and high power-to-weight ratios. In addition, maintenance
intervals are maintained for low operating costs. All of Cummins
2010 on-highway heavy-duty and mid-range engines are compatible
with long-life coolants and biodiesel blends up to B20.
About Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc.
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors,
Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), is a world-class leader in the engineering,
manufacturing and marketing of chassis and aftermarket parts for
emergency-response, outdoor recreation/RV, defense and specialty
vehicles. End users of our products recognize - and request - the
Spartan Chassis brand, which consistently delivers superior
performance, exceptional safety ratings and technological
innovations that distinguish us from our competitors. Visit Spartan
Chassis on the web at www.spartanchassis.com.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of
complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute
and service engines and related technologies, including fuel
systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and
electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins serves
customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a
network of more than 500 company-owned and independent distributor
locations and approximately 5,200 dealer locations. Cummins
reported net income of $428 million
on sales of $10.8 billion in 2009.
Press releases can be found on the Web at cummins.com or
everytime.cummins.com.
SOURCE Spartan Motors, Inc.