Spartan ERV Unveils Telstar: a Revolutionary, All-Calls, Articulated Aerial
April 19 2012 - 8:30AM
Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles) a subsidiary of Spartan
Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), today unveiled their latest weapon in
the fight against structural fire and emergency situations: the
Spartan Telstar – a fire apparatus that sets a new global standard
for aerial performance. It was introduced immediately following the
company's press conference conducted at the Fire Department
Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind.
The Spartan Telstar offers several industry-leading features
highlighted by a 138-foot telescopic and articulated aerial
platform, which supplies an "up, over and down" range of motion to
navigate over parapets for roof rescues, clear power lines and
trees for access and provide for below grade recues. This
aerial capability is achieved while maintaining excellent
compartment space, ground ladder storage and enough room for a
high-capacity pump, said Jim Salmi, general manager of Spartan
ERV's aerial division.
"The Spartan Telstar was designed after careful analysis of what
the North American market needs and wants," said
Salmi. "Cutting-edge technology, exceptional aerial
performance and all-calls first-responder capabilities are what
this product delivers. Innovation, global reach and speed are
all strategic directives for Spartan.
"The relationship with Gimaex combined with Spartan's leadership
position has enabled TelStar to become a reality, quickly. It's
another example of Spartan's leadership in developing efficient,
innovative and performance-driven products. Gimaex's aerial
expertise, combined with our position in the American market, has
provided a rapid market entry without compromising performance,
technology or price point."
The Spartan ERV/Gimaex collaboration is a byproduct of Spartan's
recently announced strategy that leverages relationships with
global leaders to provide market-leading technology to meet
changing customer needs. The partnership includes technology
sharing, joint purchasing power, as well as leveraging development
and production costs as global sales opportunities present
themselves.
"We have provided similar technologies in global markets for
years," said Louis Devaleix, Gimaex Americas CEO. "Partnering
with Spartan has enabled us to take our existing technologies –
which have been tested in adverse environments like the sweltering
deserts of Dubai and the cold northern slopes of Sweden – and
customize them to meet the demands of the American
market. It's the world's most innovative fire technologies
rolled into one."
"TelStar, with its redundant controls and remote diagnostics,
sets a new ER standard as we focus on maximizing uptime. What's
great about the Telstar is its ability to be an everyday truck for
emergency responders," said Salmi. "Its 129 feet of ground
ladder storage makes it the only articulated boom platform
classified as an 'all response vehicle'."
The Spartan Telstar's aerial offers:
- 138-foot overall reach
- 80-foot horizontal reach
- Below grade capabilities up to 23 ft.
- Envelope control of boom motions based on aerial position,
weight in the platform, outrigger extension and rotational
position
- Control positions easily accessible from the ground
- Pivoting platform (50 degrees in both directions) for improved
rescues
- Platform capacity of 1000 lbs., or 500 lbs. with a water flow
of 1000 GPM
- Sonar system to sense proximity to obstructions
- Turntable mounted, diesel engine driven emergency back-up
hydraulic system Self-diagnosing position and weight sensors
- Redundant sensors and microprocessors for envelope control
motions
- Aircraft-grade, redundant electrical/electronic control systems
for reliability and safety
- Remote diagnostic systems/troubleshooting for maximum
uptime
- An electrical system of 24 VDC
- Automatic aerial stow, collision avoidance and platform weight
measurement
- Automatic truck leveling on grades up to seven degrees
- Front, side and rear access gates rescue access
- Spotlights and marker lights
- A rescue ladder
In addition to its aerial, the Spartan Telstar offers:
- Spartan Gladiator chassis
- Cummins ISX Engine rated at 550 HP
- Front axle rated at 23,000 lbs.
- Rear axle rated at 60,000 lbs.
- Compact overall length (41'-6")
- 238-inch wheelbase for excellent vehicle maneuverability
- Aerial device does not overhang in front or rear
- Outrigger automatic leveling on up to 7-degree slopes with
bi-directional approach
- Chassis and body utilize a 12 V electrical system
- 2500 GPM water flow
- A Hale 8FG mid-ship pump with stainless steel plumbing
- Elkhart electric valve controls with position indicators
- Raydan air ride rear axle suspension
- Integral torque box frame for strength, stiffness and to
maximize compartmentalization
- 300 gallon water tank
- Maximized compartment configuration for extra space (122 cubic
feet)
- Rear hose bed to store 300 feet of 5-inch hose
- Ground ladder banking for 129 feet of ladders (2 sect-35', 2
sect-28', 2 sect-24' and two 16' roof ladders)
The Spartan Telstar will be available for "walk around" tours
during FDIC and demonstrations by appointment following the
event. For more information on the Spartan Telstar, visit
www.spartanERV.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, defense, and 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.
CONTACT: PCGCampbell: Eric Garner - 310.224.4976,
cell: 541.413.2880, egarner@pcgcampbell.com
Spartan Motors: Russell Chick - 517.997.3852,
russell.chick@spartanmotors.com
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