Spartan ERV, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR),
will showcase its new multi-function pumper aerial – the MPA 65'
that comes from the Spartan/Gimaex joint venture – at the Fire
Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind.
Featured at Spartan ERV booth 2423, the MPA 65' at $350,000 to
$425,000 is a price and performance breakthrough, offering a
combination of technologies that will redefine emergency response,
according to Dennis Schneider, President, Spartan Emergency
Response.
"The Spartan ERV MPA 65' is a complete apparatus that is well
suited for today's tight budget marketplace," says Schneider. "We
tapped into the aerial expertise of Gimaex, combined the latest,
cutting-edge technologies into a versatile 65-foot ladder on a
single rear axle, and we're able to provide a price point that can
be 30% less than the competition. It all adds up to the first
complete pumper-aerial-rescue apparatus that fits the needs and
budget for fire and rescue departments around the country."
In the U.S., there are over 24,000 fire departments that do not
have an aerial device, and the primary reason is cost. Pumpers are
the baseline apparatus for every fire department. The MPA 65' price
point is a breakthrough and a versatile multi-function pumper. It
is a redefining product ideally suited for today's price-sensitive
marketplace.
This multifunctional apparatus encompasses all the features of a
QUINT.
The MPA 65' pumper: (equipped for suppression)
allows trucks to be configured with a 1,250-1,500 gallon-per-minute
pump, 1,000 gallon-per-minute telescopic aerial waterway and can
carry up to 500 gallons of water.
The MPA 65' aerial: (equipped for elevated
operations) possesses a three-section, 65-foot lightweight,
aluminum ladder on a single axle, multi-axis aerial controls and an
automatic ladder leveling system and envelope controls to simplify
setup and enhance safety.
The MPA 65' rescue: (equipped for the field)
engineered for quick deployment. A proprietary body system that
reduces weight and offers easy storage, with 400 cubic feet of
compartment space.
Spartan Motors' business strategy is embodied in The Spartan
D.R.I.V.E. Plan, a five-point business approach.
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, D.R.I.V.E. 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 Spartan ERV
Spartan ERV™ is a leading manufacturer of custom fire trucks and
other rescue vehicles. A business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc.
(Nasdaq:SPAR), Spartan ERV™ is committed to quality, performance
and innovation. Drawing on more than 130 years of excellence in
fire truck manufacturing, Spartan ERV™ manufactures a full line of
pumpers, tankers, rescues, aerials, quick-attack/urban interface
vehicles and other emergency-rescue vehicles from its facilities in
Florida, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. For more information, 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 (RV), emergency response,
government services, defense, and delivery and service markets. The
Company's brand names – Spartan™, Spartan Chassis™, Spartan ER™,
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 and Florida. Spartan reported
sales of $471 million in 2012 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.
This release contains several forward-looking statements that
are not historical facts, including statements concerning our
business, strategic position, financial strength, future plans,
objectives, and the performance of our products. These statements
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timing, extent, and likelihood. Therefore, actual performance and
results may materially differ from what may be expressed or
forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could
contribute to these differences include operational and other
complications that may arise affecting the implementation of our
plans and business objectives; continued pressures caused by
economic conditions and the pace and extent of the economic
recovery; challenges that may arise in connection with the
integration of new businesses or assets we acquire or the
disposition of assets; issues unique to government contracting,
such as competitive bidding processes, qualification requirements,
and delays or changes in funding; disruptions within our dealer
network; changes in our relationships with major customers,
suppliers, or other business partners, including Isuzu; changes in
the demand or supply of products within our markets or raw
materials needed to manufacture those products; and changes in laws
and regulations affecting our business. Other factors that could
affect outcomes are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and
other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC), which are available at www.sec.gov or our website. All
forward-looking statements in this release are qualified by this
paragraph. Investors should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We
undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of
new information, future events, or otherwise.
CONTACT: Russell T. Chick
Corporate Director of Marketing
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3852
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