Spartan Chassis Presents 100% Connectivity Solution Providing Firefighters Enhanced Productivity, Safety and Information Access
April 25 2013 - 8:30AM
Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc.
(Nasdaq:SPAR), introduced a new Connectivity and Mobile Hotspot
Concept at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in
Indianapolis, Ind. The Spartan solution is a multi-tiered approach
to effectively manage data and hardware on the scene or remotely.
The Spartan Chassis Connectivity Concept integrates three
protocols (Bluetooth, cellular, and satellite) with the portability
and multiple form factors of today's electronic devices
(smartphones, tablets, and laptops), and merges these technologies
with the apparatus and the department. From monitoring and/or
controlling the apparatus remotely, to scheduling and planning
apparatus maintenance, to maintaining communications with other
departments and authorities, the opportunities to benefit the
firefighter are limitless.
While the Spartan Chassis Connectivity Concept offers multiple
use-cases, it is the ability to maintain communications during a
major power outage created by natural or civil disasters that is
most critical. Hurricane Sandy is a case-in-point. Soon after it
made landfall, Sandy disabled communications for many first
responders, as over 25% of the cell towers were inoperative. More
recently, cell towers were overloaded and inoperable, following the
tragedy at the Boston Marathon, which also created communication
problems for first responders.
"The benefits enabled by our Connectivity Solution will enhance
safety, productivity and information access. We are very optimistic
about the market's reaction to this technology concept and with
stabilization of protocols and operating systems, Spartan can enter
the market with offerings of this nature," said Dennis Schneider,
President, Spartan Emergency Response. "Without effective
communications, everything breaks down; but now Spartan has solved
the issue."
The Connectivity Solution is a good example of Spartan creating
products that redefine technology and innovation which provide
significant value to firefighters and enhance the Spartan brand
across multiple dimensions. These enhancements further align
Spartan with its D.R.I.V.E. business strategy.
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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CONTACT: Russell T. Chick
Corporate Director of Marketing
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3852
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