Spartan ERV

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 25, 2013) – Andrea Roth, best known as the estranged ex-wife of Denis Leary’s firefighter character on “Rescue Me,” will be appearing today and Friday in two Spartan booths at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC).

BRANDON, S.D., March 14, 2013 – Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), announced today the addition of Diego Salazar as its Director of Latin American Sales. Mr. Salazar comes to Spartan ERV with nearly 20 years of international business experience, with a career that boasts time in Brazil, England, Chile and the United States.

MIAMI, Feb. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), hosted its annual Sales Training Conference Sunday-Wednesday, Feb. 3-6. The annual Sales Training Conference is a critical component in the training of Spartan ERV's dealers and sales managers. The attendees discuss current innovations as well as learn about other planned product introductions in various training classes. Spartan ERV recognized 10 dealers during the event in Miami, Fla., as well as celebrated the success from 2012.

MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 6, 2013 – Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), announced Ferexpo S.A. as its 2012 Dealer of the Year during the annual awards banquet at the Spartan ERV Sales Training Conference in Miami, Fla. In 2012, Ferexpo S.A. sold 45 custom and commercial fire apparatus in South America.

MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 6, 2013 – Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), announced during its annual awards banquet that Pino Natale of Dependable Emergency Vehicles in Ontario, Canada has been named its 2012 Salesman of the Year recipient. Natale was responsible for 42 units sold in the 2012 calendar year.

Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) announced today the addition of Vimar Equipment, Ltd (Vimar), a new dealer in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.

BRANDON, SOUTH DAKOTA – November 20, 2012 – Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) today announced the addition of First Choice Fire and Safety headquartered in Hillsboro, North Carolina. Established fourteen years ago by Mike Bordeaux, the company has maintained a singular focus on service after the sale which has resulted in
excellent customer satisfaction levels.

BRANDON, SOUTH DAKOTA – November 20, 2012 – Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) announced today the addition of a new dealer in North America. Located in Sumter, SC, G & G Metal Fabrication, Inc. – Fire Equipment Services (FES) has served as a fixture in the South Carolina fire industry. Entering its 28th year of continuous operation, G & G/FES has built a sizable business by combining expert knowledge of fire operations and the equipment needs of the firefighter with an extensive capabilities-set including local body/apparatus development, up-fit, mobile service, testing and maintenance.

BRANDON, SOUTH DAKOTA – November 20, 2012 – Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) today announced Utility Equipment Service (UES) in Spring Hill, Tennessee as the latest in a string of diverse, high performance dealers recently signed to represent Spartan ERV. Servicing primarily telecommunications and utility customers over the last 33 years, UES brings additional competencies to the Spartan ERV dealer network.

CHARLOTTE, MICH – November 12, 2012 – Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) and Gimaex today announced the formation of a formal Joint Venture (“JV”) to be organized under a new Limited Liability Company incorporated in  Delaware. The JV exists to combine the complementary skills, resources and capabilities of Gimaex and Spartan ERV on agreed projects to develop, manufacture and distribute innovative products to Fire Service markets in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.

Santiago, Chile – October 29, 2012 – Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), announced the award of 12 emergency response apparatus from Arauco, Chile. The announcement was made in conjunction with FEREXPO S.A. the authorized Spartan ERV dealer in Chile.

Brandon, South Dakota – October 29, 2012 – Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), announced today that the City of Toronto Fire Services (TFS) has awarded Spartan ERV, and their authorized dealer Dependable Emergency Vehicles, an order for 12 custom fire apparatus.

I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Volk to the position of General Manager for Spartan ERV – Brandon, SD, beginning on July 13, 2012. Joe brings an exceptional business management skill set to his new role with Spartan ERV, where he will be responsible for leading the Brandon campus.

Spartan ERV and Spartan Chassis have accelerated technology and new product development. The global relationships we have established with companies like Gimaex and Renault are a strong complement to our organic capabilities.

Spartan ERV, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors (Nasdaq:SPAR), today announced that Colden Enterprises, which sells, repairs and refurbishes fire apparatus in western New York, has become the most recent dealer to join Spartan ERV.

Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), presented a next-generation Type 3 concept truck that will redefine off-road capability, safety, maneuverability and performance levels. Known as the Spartan 4 x 4 Wildland, the truck incorporates proven and market-leading global technologies, which have been integrated with Spartan's North American market expertise to push the performance envelope well beyond anything available today, said Dennis Schneider, Spartan Emergency Response president.

Spartan Telstar Brings Array of Market-Changing Features to the North American Market, Including a 138-Foot Telescopic and Articulated Aerial Platform and All-Call Compartmentation Developed in Conjunction With French Manufacturer Gimaex.

Tradeshow attendees who visit the Spartan Motors booths (2423 and 2403) at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) will notice the Charlotte, Mich.-based company is pushing process innovation across the company.

Dennis Schneider, a longtime manufacturing, operations and logistics executive with experience in the U.S. and abroad, has been named president of Spartan Motors’ Emergency Response business.

Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) today announced the major building blocks of a global emergency response (ER)strategy that will serve as the foundation for Spartan’s continued growth in the North American and global marketplace.

Crimson Fire today announced that Environmental Products has joined its distribution network as a dealer. The company will provide sales, service and parts for Crimson Fire Star, Legend and Classic Series fire apparatus in Georgia and Florida.

Crimson Fire displayed a full product portfolio at the 2011 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC).

Crimson Fire recently held its annual Sales & Training Conference at the Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel in Sioux Falls, SD. Taking place on March 14-15, 2011, the conference comprised of two days of presentations and discussions on new and existing product lines and what lies ahead for the future.

Crimson Fire introduces the Classic Series at the Fire Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC).

New facility to provide approximately 62,000 sq ft of manufacturing, refurbishment, service, and office space for the growing demand of the aerial division.

Crimson Fire Displays 5 Custom Units at FRI2010 08 31Crimson Fire, Inc. displayed 5 custom designed and built apparatus at the 2010 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire Rescue International Exhibit Hall in Chicago, IL, August 27 28, 2010.

Jim Salmi, President Crimson Fire Aerials, was awarded FAMA's Technical Committee Chairman's Award during the Technical Committee Meeting on April 23, 2010 in Indianapolis during the FDIC show.

Crimson Fire, Inc. is introducing a new pumper designed to meet fire departments’ dual needs to respond to emergencies and fight fires at the fire-rescue industry’s biggest trade show, which begins today.

Crimson Fire, Inc. will display new vehicles and product innovations at the fire-rescue industry’s biggest trade show, which begins today.

Crimson Fire, Inc. will unveil today a production-ready version of its new First Response All Calls™ vehicle, a unique, multi-purpose vehicle that gives departments broad fire-fighting, emergency-response and command capabilities.

Chicago, IL puts 9 more Crimson Fire Pumpers into Service2010 03 31Brandon, S.D., March 31, 2010 – Crimson Fire, Inc. has begun delivering pumpers to the city of Chicago as part of a three year contract. The Brandon, S.D. based

Chicago, IL Sign Aerial Contract with Crimson FireThree Year Contract for Aerials2010 03 31Brandon, S.D., March 31, 2010 – Crimson Fire, Inc. has signed a three year contract with the city of Chicago to build more than 30 custom aerial

Based on its success in Arizona, EMC will now sell and service Crimson’s full line of custom fire trucks, aerials and rescue vehicles in the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. 

Crimson Fire would like to thank Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service for their partnership and recently completed 39 unit order that will allow the organization to replace a significant portion of the fleet that serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Read More >

Crimson Fire, Inc. has welcomed EMC as a new dealer in its growing Southwestern region. EMC has nearly two decades of experience in the fire services and emergency-rescue market, as well as expertise working with hospitals, railroad companies, federal agencies and others to provide industry-focused equipment. Read More >

Hi-Tech E.V.S., Inc. has joined Crimson Fire as a new dealer. The company was founded in 1987 and has grown to be a respected regional manufacturer and service center for custom emergency-rescue vehicles. “Hi-Tech enjoys an excellent reputation for both sales and service.  We are very pleased that they have joined the Crimson team.”  Read More >

Ohio CAT, one of the largest distributor of construction equipment, power systems and agricultural equipment in the state of Ohio, has added fire apparatus to its heavy equipment lineup by joining Crimson Fire, Inc. as a new dealer. Read More >

Crimson Fire is unveiling a new body style for its custom fire trucks and aerials today at the fire rescue industry’s biggest trade show. The product line utilizes a single method of body construction, which enables Crimson to streamline the production process and provide premier product features at a competitive price.  Read More >

Crimson Fire is introducing the Legend™ Series, a new line of fire trucks, at the fire-rescue industry’s biggest trade show, which begins today. The product line features a new body style and a modular design, allowing fire departments to choose from nine configurations to create a custom solution that meets their needs.  Read More >

The 2010 Sales & Training Conference wrapped up yesterday with our awards banquet to thank each dealership for a great 2009!  Read More >

Crimson Fire Adds Campbell Supply Co., LLC to its Dealer Network. ampbell Supply, which was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Edison, N.J., is a second-generation family-owned dealership that sells, services and provides parts for fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency-rescue vehicles.  Read More >

Buoyed by increasing demand for its line of custom aerials, Crimson Fire, Inc. announced an expansion of its national sales team with the addition of Anthony M. Mastrobattista as its new aerial national sales manager-northern region.  Read More >

Crimson Fire, Inc. today welcomed Jason S. Gerhardt as its new Midwest regional sales manager. Gerhardt brings experience in the overall emergency-rescue sales process to his new role with the Brandon, S.D.-based manufacturer of custom fire trucks and other rescue vehicles.  Read More >

Crimson Fire Introduces First Response All Calls™ Vehicle.  The affordable concept vehicle offers Fire Fighting, Emergency Rescue and Command Capabilities.  Read More >

Crimson Fire Secures Large Order for High Performance Pumpers for Montgomery County, Maryland. The pumps on each vehicle are computer-controlled and automated, making them easy to operate and ensuring consistent foam delivery. They are equipped with a Hale CAFSPro™ compressed air foam system, a leading-edge technology that delivers superior firefighting power.  Read More >

Crimson Fire secures major order from Hilton Head, South Carolina.  Crimson won a competitive bid process against nine other manufacturers for the order, which was sold by Southeastern Apparatus Sales in Talladega, Ala. The Department will replace the entire fleet with Crimson Pumpers.  Read More >

The Boomer, a first-of-its-kind crossover product introduced last year at FDIC, was recognized by the trade publication in its annual award edition in January. Crimson was one of only four companies to be honored for its “unique contribution to product development or special service.”  Read More >