Spartan Chassis Delivers Exclusive Training to Technicians
14 Octubre 2013 - 7:30AM
Maximizing value through preventive maintenance was the focus of
the five-day 19th Annual Fire Truck Training Conference (FTTC)
hosted by Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors,
Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR). The event was attended by 144 fire truck
service personnel from across the United States and Canada, for
wide-ranging service training on the company's products and
services. Additionally, several Spartan suppliers exhibited and
answered questions for attendees.
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The Fire Truck Training Conference, held in Lansing, Mich.,
October 6-10, allows fleet operators/technicians access to
exclusive training on multiple Spartan Chassis products. As more
communities face increasingly stringent budget limitations,Spartan
Chassis anticipates growth in the number of departments performing
their own vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs.
The annual event allows technicians to tailor their education track
to meet their training needs. Throughout the duration of the event
over 147 EVT certification tests were completed during the
event.
"Encouraging improved fleet management, minimizing the cost of
repairs and reducing equipment downtime have always been our focus,
but are now major priorities for fire departments already facing
intense financial pressures," said Bill Foster, co-founder and Vice
President of Spartan Motors. "Communities depend on these emergency
vehicles to keep them safe and it is vital that we offer the formal
training needed by technicians to maintain and service their
equipment to help keep them operational."
The conference featured over 44 seminars with a focus on three
professional tracks including: (i) Basic Operation and Maintenance,
(ii) Service Repair, (iii) Heavy Repair. Each seminar offered
emergency response vehicle technicians a comprehensive
understanding and hands-on demonstrations of the technical
components and systems of the vehicle.
Courses were led by training specialists from Spartan Chassis in
partnership with major suppliers of emergency response equipment
and systems. Technicians prepared for Emergency Vehicle Technician
(EVT) certification exams held during the week.
The 20th Annual Spartan Chassis Fire Truck Training Conference
will be held October 5-9, 2014 at the Lansing Center in Lansing,
Michigan. Additional conference information and registration will
be available online at spartanchassis.com in mid-2014.
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.
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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
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(SEC), which are available at www.sec.gov or our website. All
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CONTACT: Russell T. Chick
Corporate Director of Marketing
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3852
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