CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan
Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), leading designer and manufacturer of
specialty vehicles and chassis, celebrated Manufacturing Day® this
month by introducing more than 75 local high school students to
career possibilities in manufacturing at the company's headquarters
in Charlotte.
Select students from Charlotte High
School, Maple Valley High
School, and Potterville High School had the opportunity to
tour Spartan Motors' state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities,
have lunch with Spartan employees from cross-functional
departments, and participate in hands-on activities at the
facility.
"At Spartan, we are committed to manufacturing excellence, and
to bringing top talent to the industry," said Daryl Adams, Spartan Motors President and Chief
Executive Officer. Our team passionately encourages the next
generation of technical talent to learn more about career
opportunities in manufacturing, from the office to the shop
floor."
As a continued commitment to supporting careers in the
skilled-trades industry, Spartan Motors highlighted the benefits
and career paths available to young adults in manufacturing. This
is the Company's 3rd consecutive year hosting students on their
campus for Manufacturing Day. Held on the first Friday of October,
Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to
inspire the next generation of manufacturers.
"Hosting and engaging with students as they learned about career
possibilities during Manufacturing Day was truly inspiring. At
Spartan, we are committed to understanding and planning for the
road ahead. Bringing these young people into our organization
demonstrates we are doing just that," concluded Adams.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. is a leading
designer, engineer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of
specialty vehicles, specialty chassis, vehicle bodies, and parts
for the fleet and delivery, recreational vehicle (RV), emergency
response, defense forces, and contract assembly (light/medium duty
truck) markets. The Company's brand names — Spartan Motors, Spartan
Specialty Vehicles, Spartan Emergency Response, Spartan Parts and
Accessories, Smeal, and its family of brands, including Ladder
Tower™ and UST®; and Utilimaster®, a Spartan Motors Company — are
known for quality, durability, performance, customer service, and
first-to-market innovation. The Company employs approximately 2,300
associates, and operates facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Nebraska, South
Carolina, South Dakota;
Saltillo, Mexico; and Lima, Peru. Spartan reported sales of
$707 million in 2017. Visit Spartan
Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
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