04.25.2013
Andrea Roth, Star of "Rescue Me," to Make FDIC Appearances on Behalf of Spartan Motors

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).
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04.25.2013
Spartan Chassis to Debut Concept Utility Vehicle at FDIC

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 25, 2013 – Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), will showcase a Concept Utility Vehicle today through Saturday at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind., where the company is presenting a variety of new technologies and price/performance breakthroughs for emergency response professionals. The versatile vehicle, featured at FDIC booth 2510, can be configured in a variety of ways for emergency response and law enforcement departments, according to Dennis Schneider, President of Spartan Emergency Response.
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04.25.2013
Spartan Chassis Presents 100% Connectivity Solution Providing Firefighters Enhanced Productivity, Safety and Information Access

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 25, 2013 – 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.
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04.25.2013
Spartan Chassis Expands Product Portfolio with Launch of Ladder-Equipped Cab/Chassis

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 25, 2013 – Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), expanded its product offering with the launch of Series 75 Aerial debuted at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind. A cab and a chassis with a mounted 75' aerial ladder, the Series 75 immediately expands the market opportunity of its 44 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners.
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04.25.2013
Spartan Chassis Teams with Fouts Bros. and PolyBilt to Deliver a Custom Pumper with an Integrated Polyprene Body and Tank

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 25, 2013 – 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.
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04.25.2013
Spartan Motors Utilizes Voice of Market to Develop Latest Concepts

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 25, 2013 – Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) ("Spartan" or the "Company") prides itself on utilizing the voice of the market (VOM) to develop innovations. Today through Saturday at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), the Company will have several concept products on display for feedback.
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03.28.2013
SPARTAN MOTORS RECOGNIZES SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE; KEY PARTNERS IN 2012 GROWTH

CHARLOTTE, Mich., March 28, 2013 – Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDQ: SPAR) (“Spartan” or the “Company”) announced its Supplier Performance And Review Committee (SPARC) recognized seven top-performing suppliers during the 11th Annual Supplier Conference held March 27, 2013 in Charlotte, Mich. Spartan Motors honored key partners which were instrumental in its growth in 2012. Spartan posted revenue of $471 million in 2012, an increase of 10.5% from 2011 revenue of $426 million. The Company also recorded its backlog at the end of 2012 increased 20% from the end of 2011.
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03.26.2013
SPARTAN CHASSIS EARNS ISO 9001 RECERTIFICATION

CHARLOTTE, Mich., March 26, 2013 – Spartan Chassis Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), announced today that the company has been recertified to ISO 9001:2008 standards for the design and assembly of Military Defense Products, Aftermarket Parts and Assemblies (APA) and Fabrication with zero findings. ISO 9001:2008, one of the most recognized and respected standards of quality in the world, is the fourth and latest edition of the ISO standard first published in 1987, which has become an international benchmark for providing high quality products and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
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02.12.2013
Spartan Chassis Hosts Annual Sales Training Conference

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 12, 2013 – Spartan Chassis, a unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), held its annual Sales Training Conference in Miami, Fla., Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 6-8. The annual Sales Training Conference provides original equipment manufacturers (OEM) an opportunity to share their ideas and learn about other upcoming product launches through several training sessions. The conference is a vital element in the training of Spartan Chassis OEMs and their dealers. The company also utilizes the event to recognize OEM accomplishments and celebrate the prior year’s successes.
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01.11.2013
GO FOR A SPIN WITH SPARTAN CHASSIS!

Experience The Premier Foundation with a free test drive courtesy of Spartan Chassis at the 2013 Florida RV Supershow in Tampa, January 16th - 20th

 

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 11, 2013 - Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) (“Spartan” or the “Company”) today announced a ride and drive event for the upcoming Florida RV Supershow in Tampa, Florida, January 16-20. Spartan’s RV chassis are well-known for their superior ride and handling, unmatched performance, and exceptional durability. Additionally, they offer lower maintenance costs and best-in-class resale value, and are supported by a comprehensive warranty. Combined, these elements provide a truly smooth, pleasurable and reliable driving experience. Learn More | Download (PDF)

12.03.2012
Spartan Chassis Wins Contract to Manufacture Additional Mine-Protected Vehicles

Charlotte, Mich December 3, 2012 - Spartan Chassis, a unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), announced today that it has been awarded a subcontract order from defense contractor BAE Systems to support continued production of the International Light Armored Vehicles (ILAV’s) – a threat-specific mine-protected vehicle. The subcontract award includes an initial order of 24 ILAVs that will begin shipping in Q2 2013 and was issued as a three-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, providing for the possibility of follow-on orders.
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