Spartan Chassis Earns ISO 9001 Recertification
26 Marzo 2013 - 6:48AM
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.
ISO 9001:2008 registration is important for Spartan to remain
competitive in a crowded market where customers can tap suppliers
from around the globe. ISO registration demonstrates that a company
is operating at peak performance and sets it apart from competitors
offering similar services.
In the defense industry in particular, ISO registration is often
a required quality standard for contracts, so this registration
enhances Spartan's already highly competitive position in defense
related opportunities.
The APA team is a premier supplier of heavy-duty products with
expertise in parts for the recreational, emergency rescue and
specialty markets, such as the defense industry. APA prides itself
on delighting its customer with its "can do" attitude, building
relationships through open communication and developing and
empowering the team.
"We are delighted to maintain ISO registration, which recognizes
our commitment to quality and continuous improvement for our
customers," said Tom Gorman, COO of Spartan Motors. "Everyone at
Spartan Motors takes great pride in our reputation for speed and
agility with high quality. The achievement of this registration
serves as validation of the dedicated team of Spartan's associates
and serves as a powerful demonstration of our commitment to
excellence. Spartan Motors drives each of its business units to
obtain ISO certification."
Spartan Motors has a blended growth strategy to give the company
a more balanced revenue stream that is much less dependent on any
single customer than it was just three years ago. Now our task is
to sustain revenue growth momentum while improving profitability.
To that end, we developed the D.R.I.V.E. strategy that recognizes a
successful organization is one with integrated operations and a
healthy culture that encourages innovation and growth. The major
facets of the D.R.I.V.E. strategy are:
- We will develop and sustain a product portfolio that will
diversify our revenue stream to weather industry cycles.
- Redefining Technology and Innovation, Develop Exciting
Products
- Spartan is a high-end, high-performance brand in each of its
markets. Customers willingly pay more for our products because they
place a high value on the solutions and experience we provide.
- Integration of the Enterprise to Achieve Operational
Improvement
- We will match product innovation with more efficient
manufacturing and sales activities. Spartan must generate an
attractive profit that will support reinvestment in the company and
earn a higher return for shareholders.
- To maintain our product leadership and creativity, we will
maintain a corporate culture that fosters and rewards those
qualities.
- Spartan and Utilimaster are two outstanding brands that serve
our three core markets. We expect to be the first name customers
think of for services, parts or a new vehicle by providing a
superior solution to their needs or the experience they
deserve.
D.R.I.V.E. encourages a heightened focus, teamwork and a common
approach across the organization. It is intended to align our
efforts and emphasize the importance of collaboration and
integration across business units. Adhering to this strategy,
Spartan will be able to develop new products, advance into new
markets and operate more effectively and efficiently than
before.
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 1,800 associates at facilities in Michigan,
Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Indiana, Florida and Texas. 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.
This release contains several forward-looking statements that
are not historical facts, including statements concerning our
business, strategic position, financial strength, future plans,
objectives, and the performance of our products. These statements
can be identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "intend,"
"potential," "future," "may," "will," "should," and similar
expressions regarding future expectations. These forward-looking
statements involve various known and unknown risks, uncertainties,
and assumptions that are difficult to predict with regard to
timing, extent, and likelihood. Therefore, actual performance and
results may materially differ from what may be expressed or
forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could
contribute to these differences include operational and other
complications that may arise affecting the implementation of our
plans and business objectives; continued pressures caused by
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
materials needed to manufacture those products; and changes in laws
and regulations affecting our business. Other factors that could
affect outcomes are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and
other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC), which are available at www.sec.gov or our website. All
forward-looking statements in this release are qualified by this
paragraph. Investors should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We
undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of
new information, future events, or otherwise.
CONTACT: Russell T. Chick
Corporate Director of Marketing
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3852
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