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Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc.
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Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone 616.233.0500 
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		Spartan Unveils Three New Emergency Rescue Products at
Industry Trade Show
				New Models Deliver Latest Technological
Developments 

CHARLOTTE, Mich., August 24, 2001 - Spartan Motors, Inc. will
unveil three new emergency products featuring some of the most advanced
technologies ever to appear on rescue vehicles.  Spartan Motors' Emergency
Vehicle Team (EVTeam) will showcase the products at the International
Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) show in New Orleans beginning today.

The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis and emergency
vehicles said that it will debut two new fire trucks and one ambulance at
the industry trade show, which runs Friday, Aug. 24, to Monday, Aug. 27, in
New Orleans. The IAFC expects more than 16,000 fire and rescue professionals
to attend the show.

"Our new products demonstrate our commitment to offering fire and rescue
departments the latest in innovative technology," said John Sztykiel,
president and chief operating officer of Spartan Motors.  "The new designs
represent an important step forward that will change the way people work in
the emergency vehicle industry, and we expect the new products will generate
a lot of excitement at the IAFC show.

"Spartan Motors and all its subsidiaries are committed to providing
innovative engineering solutions that deliver the latest in must-have
features to all of our customers.  As we have said, product differentiation
through innovation will be a key component in our formula to grow sales and
earnings."

Quality Manufacturing, a fire apparatus manufacturer based in Talladega,
Ala., will unveil its new extruded aluminum body.  Extruded aluminum, which
is stronger and easier to use than galvanneal steel, stamped aluminum and
other materials currently used by the industry, currently accounts for 30
percent of all fire truck sales.  The new vehicle, which will be named
during the show, will provide more work and storage space, as well as easier
access to storage.  

 "Quality Manufacturing has a reputation for performance and durability,
which will be enhanced by the addition of an extruded aluminum body to our
product line," said Brian Bennett, president of Quality. "With this new
vehicle, we really focused on the details that are important to fire
professionals: Ergonomically designed workspaces, additional storage space
for patient care equipment and emergency tools, and stainless steel cabinets
and benches for easier cleaning."

Luverne Fire Apparatus Co., a fire apparatus manufacturer based in Brandon,
S.D., will introduce the Dakota SS, a fully loaded, 100 percent stainless
steel, emergency vehicle. The Dakota SS features Luverne's signature
plumbing and control panel, multiplex electrical systems, corrosion-control
wheel wells, a unique body mount system and a nine-step paint process that
ensures durability.

"We feel Luverne quality combined with affordability makes the Dakota SS one
of the most attractive trucks on the market," said Jeff Lautt, president of
Luverne. "By asking firefighters to tell us what they thought were the most
important features on a fire truck, we were able to design a vehicle that
incorporated innovation, strength and safety at a very affordable price."

Road Rescue, Inc., an ambulance manufacturer based St. Paul, Minn., will
debut its 2002 International 4400LP series ambulance, a state-of-the-art
vehicle that features:

·All-aluminum cabinetry that is 100 percent wood-free - an important feature
that reduces weight, increases payload, increases structural integrity and
creates a more sterile environment for paramedics and patients.
·A liquid crystal, electronically controlled privacy window that allows
paramedics to change the window from transparent to opaque with the push of
a button.  

"Road Rescue's new ambulance addresses some of the major concerns among
rescue workers today - cleanliness, privacy and safety" said Chuck Drake,
president of Road Rescue.  "We engineered the vehicle around the suggestions
of the professionals who need an easily maintained, structurally sound
vehicle that incorporates the highest levels of technology."

Spartan Motors, Inc. (www.spartanmotors.com) is a leading developer and
manufacturer of custom chassis for recreational vehicles, fire trucks,
ambulances and other specialty vehicles.  The Company also owns fire and
rescue vehicle manufacturers Luverne Fire Apparatus, Quality Manufacturing
and Road Rescue, Inc. 

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