Spartan Chassis Partners With Allison Transmission for the Edge in Overall Customer Value
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Nov. 21, 2005 -- Spartan Chassis, subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it is partnering with Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission in Allison's EDGE Program to make the exclusive transmission offering in all of Spartan Chassis' vehicles an Allison product.
"We saw the opportunity to partner with Allison in their EDGE Program as an effective way to offer our customers a greater overall value," reports Richard Schalter, president of Spartan Chassis.
As a partner in the Allison EDGE Program, Spartan can offer their customers improved transmission, horsepower and torque ratings that allow customers to purchase right-sized transmission models.
"As our partner in the Allison EDGE Program, Spartan will have the right transmission packaged with the right coverage for the particular vocational needs of customers," said Jim Wanaselja, director of the North American marketing, sales, service and global business activities for Allison Transmission.
About Spartan Chassis:
Spartan Chassis, Inc. (http://www.spartanchassis.com/ ) operates under Spartan Motors, Inc. and is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for recreational vehicles, fire rescue and military defense vehicles. The company has a reputation for high quality, value, service and being the first to market with innovative products. Spartan Motors is publicly traded in the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol SPAR.