Spartan Chassis Teams With Fouts Bros. and PolyBilt to Deliver a Custom Pumper With an Integrated Polyprene Body and Tank
April 25 2013 - 8:30AM
Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc.
(Nasdaq:SPAR), Fouts Bros. and PolyBilt today unveiled their
apparatus, the CMP 300, at the Fire Department Instructors
Conference (FDIC). The CMP 300 integrates a Polyprene body and
tank, a first for the emergency response industry. This innovative
construction enables many operational benefits including larger
compartments, the ability to carry more water on-board, along with
a lower center of gravity to improve vehicle stability. Built on
the Metro Star-X Custom Spartan Chassis, the truck will be sold by
Fouts Bros. Fire Equipment and will be on display in booth 8427
through Saturday.
"American fire trucks are typically made out of aluminum or
stainless steel," says Dennis Schneider, President of Spartan
Emergency Response, "however Polyprene models are attractive
because of their lower cost, reduced weight and excellent
durability. PolyBilt is a pioneering supplier of poly-based bodies,
so we are were pleased to have the partnership with Fouts Bros.,
PolyBilt and Spartan as this truck is about redefining
technology."
The PolyBilt body's strength and flexibility reduces shock
transfers through the body in the event of a high-speed collision,
keeping damage to a minimum. Additionally, its lighter weight body
carries more equipment in larger compartments, is heat resistant
(vehicle paint will ignite and tires will melt before the body is
affected) and the body is less likely to rust, corrode, crack, chip
or peel.
"Spartan Chassis and PolyBilt are renowned suppliers in the
emergency response vehicle industry," says Scott Edens, president
and CEO of Fouts Bros. "We pride ourselves on manufacturing
affordable products that provide great value to our customers and
the CMP 300 will be an important vehicle in our lineup."
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 Chassis, Inc.
Spartan Chassis, Inc. is a world-class leader in the
engineering, manufacturing and marketing of chassis and aftermarket
parts for emergency response, recreational vehicle (RV), defense
and specialty vehicles. End users recognize and request the Spartan
Chassis brand, which consistently delivers superior performance,
exceptional safety ratings and innovations which distinguish us
from the competition. Visit Spartan Chassis at
www.spartanchassis.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.
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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
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CONTACT: Russell T. Chick
Corporate Director of Marketing
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3852
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