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Dear Friends and Customers,
I am sure many of you were informed, as I was, on Monday, January 28, 2008 when American LaFrance, LLC filed for Chapter 11, voluntary bankruptcy. I have been speaking with many of you over the past year on possible new apparatus purchases, some of you are existing customers and others of you are just friends and esthetic fans of the ALF Product. The rumor mill is in full swing on this and a lot of what is being said is not factual. Those of you who know me well know that I do not spread rumors or speak unfavorably about my competition, never did, never will. I feel you deserve to have the most current and correct information that I can provide.
Over the next 90 days ALF, LLC will undergo a major restructuring which will include downsizing the company to a more manageable size. This unfortunately will include the closing of the Sanford, Florida Ambulance and Rescue facility and discontinuation of the Medic Master Product line. In 90 days ALF will reemerge from bankr ... more |
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SUMMERVILLE, SC JANUARY 28, 2008 – American LaFrance LLC (the “Company” or “ALF”) announced today that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Company announced that it will request approval of $50 million in debtor-in-possession financing from its pre-bankruptcy lenders. The Company will continue to operate its manufacturing facilities and provide repair services as a debtor-in-possession. The Company has retained William K. Snyder, a Managing Partner with CRG Partners Group, LLC, as Chief Restructuring Officer.
The Company will shortly file a Plan of Reorganization along with a motion for sale under Section 363 of the bankruptcy code in case the Plan of Reorganization is not approved. It is anticipated that the reorganization process will be completed in less than 90 days, at which time the Company will emerge from bankruptcy with ample liquidity for ongoing operations and a ... more |
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| Kenilworth Fire Chief Lou Giordino presents fire truck title to Scott Campbell, President of Campbel |
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June 23, 2007. The Kenilworth, NJ Fire Department under the command of Fire Chief Lou Giordino, donated their 1970 American LaFrance quint to the American LaFrance museum in Ladsen,SC.
The apparatus was replaced in 1997 and since then had been kept in a warehouse to keep it from being disposed of. Recently the warehouse proprietors changed hands and as a result the truck had to be taken out of the facility. The Kenilworth Fire Department, still not wanting to send the truck to the junkyard, decided to find it a home at the museum. The truck is a Series 1000 model, has a diesel engine, a 1000 gpm pump, 300 gallon water tank, 3000 watt portable generator and an 85 foot three section aerial ladder.
The apparatus will be driven to the museum by Campbell Supply Company, LLC. who is the American LaFrance dealer for the state.
Scott Campbell, President of Campbell Supply and Robert Paleczny, Campbell’s district sales manager for Union County accepted the title. We are honored to be the ... more |
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| interior and exterior of the new North Charleston and American LaFrance |
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April was a major month for American LaFrance, beginning with a successful booth at FDIC 2007. This year, American LaFrance took eight (8) trucks to the show, including the 2007 Eagle Pumper on a L3 body; a 148” Eagle Rescue from Portage, IN; a 75’ Rear Mount Ladder w/ Elkart Monitor & Lighted Walkway from Chester, SC; a 100’ Rear Mount Platform from Fairbanks, AK; a Rescue, Pumper-Command w/ Tandem Axle from Odessa, DE; a MedicMaster Ambulance on International Chassis; a 25’ Guardian; and a Liberty Rescue Pumper demo unit.
The Odessa Rescue turned out to be American LaFrance’s biggest attraction. A unique unit, this rescue has the capabilities of a rescue, a command center and a pumper. Features include: Harrison 30 kw hydraulic generator, Hale PSD 1,250 gpm rear mounted pump, Seating for ten (10), Command Center equipped with fridge, microwave, dry erase board, coffee maker, Plasma screen, DVD/VCR player, fax and laptop, Pump module, Back up & Side Camera, Two (2) coffin compartments, Dual Z ... more |
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Ladson, SC – The 6th Annual Stop. Drop. Rock & Roll (SDRR) proved to be a big hit again this year at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), held April 19-21 in Indianapolis, IN. American LaFrance, LLC hosted the benefit party the opening night of FDIC exhibits, bringing in a record-breaking attendance with a record-breaking donation for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
“The foundation is ecstatic of the partnership with American LaFrance. SDRR 2007 was a phenomenal event in that the attendance was up from previous years and the event was well received by the attendees and thus successful for NFFF,” said Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director of NFFF.
Attendees were entertained with a live band, food, beverages and a live auction featuring firefighting related items as well as an American LaFrance 175th anniversary celebration package in Charleston, SC and tickets to various sporting events. Chief Billy Goldfedder took the stage again this year as the auctioneer for the ... more |
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The entire Campbell Supply Team would like to Thank the Fire and Emergency Community for helping celebrate their 40th Anniversary. "It’s a major achievement to be celebrating 40 years of business” said Scott Campbell, president of Campbell Supply, at the opening ceremonies.
The event was held on April 14th. The event opened on that beautiful Saturday morning with over 25 trucks on display, complementing American LaFrance’s full product line.
With 25 vendors on hand to display the latest equipment in the industry and door prizes every 15 minutes many friends left with more than they came with. Western Monmouth County’s ex-chiefs judging association was on hand to evaluate all the proudly displayed apparatus provided by loyal customers that had driven their vehicles in from around the region.
Genuine American LaFrance Awards were handed out for best in show. Special Judge’s Awards were handed out to Spring Valley in Rockland County, New York for displaying their rescue truck as well as their new 100-f ... more |
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DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 14, 2007
TIME: 11AM-4PM
LOCATION: 110 Sylvania Place, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (Campbell Supply's Service Facility)
ALL ARE WELCOME!
*Food and Refreshments will be Served.
*Service and Parts Vendor Displays
*Live Demonstrations
*Tours of Our Service Facility
*Door Prizes and Give Aways
*New Trucks on Display |
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The mission of the St. Baldrick's Foundation is to raise awareness and funds to cure kids' cancer by supporting cancer research and fellowships. For more information, click on the link
http://www.stbaldricks.org/index.html# |
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Campbell Supply Company, LLC is proud to announce that Ryan Bailey has been appointed Sales Manager. Ryan has been active with our sales team on a part time basis since 2004, and is an active member of the Fire Service in New Jersey. Ryan brings with him 20 years of business management and sales experience. Ryan will be responsible for all sales personnel and sales activity in the New Jersey and New York areas.
Ryan has over 19 years of fire fighting experience in the New Jersey Fire Service. Presently he is the Assistant Chief of the Freehold Fire Department. Also, Ryan is a life member of the New Jersey Fireman’s Association.
Ryan is married, with two children and resides in Monmouth County New Jersey. Please join us in welcoming Ryan to his new position with the Campbell Supply Team. Ryan can be reached by email at rbailey@campbellsupply.com |
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North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center showcases eighteen antique fire apparatus
Ladson, SC (February 9, 2007) – American LaFrance, LLC began celebrating their 175th anniversary year by relocating eighteen fully restored, antique fire apparatus to the North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center. The museum, slated to open April 2007, is located at 4975 Centre Pointe Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina. On Sunday, January 14th, a convoy of twelve open, flatbed tractor trailers, many of which are antiques themselves, transported the antique fire apparatus from Cleveland, North Carolina to North Charleston, South Carolina.
A crowd of more than 100 cheering spectators and American LaFrance buffs, eager to be part of this historical event, welcomed the convoy of trucks. The beautiful collection of antique apparatus, including an 1858 Button and Blake hand pumper, will be one of the main exhibits in the museum. The museum will also ... more |
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Ladson, SC (February 9, 2007) – The new home site of American LaFrance’s new headquarters is buzzing with activity; slabs have been poured, and wall panels have been erected. Staying on their schedule, American LaFrance intends to have machinery moved to the new facility by mid-May and product and employees moved in by June 1st.
The assembly plant and headquarters, both of which are being constructed by Spartanburg-based Johnson Development Associates, Inc., is located just off of Interstate 26 in Berkeley County. To better display the progress of the new headquarters to eager employees and American LaFrance supporters, the company attached a 24/7 Web cam to a nearby rooftop. The Web cam as well as up to date still shots can be accessed at http://www.americanlafrance.com, under News.
When construction is final, the company will boast a 440,000 square foot state-of-the-art, custom fire and vocational products manufacturing and as ... more |
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'24/7' Urgent Care System implemented in 2007
Ladson, SC (January 18, 2007) –On January 2, 2007, American LaFrance, LLC rolled out their new truck down / roadside assistance program. The ‘24/7 ALF’ system will allow customers to reach an American LaFrance Customer Support representative either by e-mail or phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Upon receipt, the customer’s incident will automatically be entered into the 24/7 tracking system, visible to all American LaFrance employees via web access. This system will allow the incident to be tracked from start to resolution, ensuring a successful and efficient result.
If the incident can be corrected at the customer’s location, American LaFrance will have the contracted company, CDI, perform the service. If the customer requires towing to the nearest repair facility or dealership, CDI will also be responsible, as well. CDI will retrieve the information from the American LaFrance coordinator and make the proper concessions to correct whatever iss ... more |
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Ladson, SC (January 11, 2007) – The City of North Charleston and American LaFrance, LLC are anxiously awaiting the arrival of eighteen American LaFrance fire apparatus which will be housed in the City’s upcoming museum, slated to open Spring 2007. Beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday, January 14th in Cleveland, North Carolina, eighteen fully restored, antique fire apparatus, including a 1904 Cosmopolitan Steamer, will make the more than five hour trek to North Charleston, arriving between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. the same day. The route begins on I-77 traveling south through Charlotte, then intersecting with I-26 east towards Charleston and continuing on I-526 westbound with entry to Centre Pointe via the International Blvd. / I-526 corridor. A convoy of twelve open, flatbed tractor trailers, many of which are antiques themselves, will transport the antique fire apparatus allowing for optimal exposure to view and enjoy this historical event in the making. Family and friends are invited to attend the homecoming of t ... more |
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Thunder was heard throughout the State today when the Howell United U14G Thunder defeated the Arsenal School 3-1 on penalties and claimed the NJYS State Cup. The Thunder went through all five games of the Cup without letting up a single goal in regulation time. A wonderful season to date for the Thunder and they are not done yet. Still tied for first place in MOSA Premier still have work to do. Go Thunder! Congratulations on a fantastic season girls! A special Congratulations to Emily Campbell, keep up the hard work! |
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HMH of Holland, MI becomes apparatus sales and service dealership for Michigan
Ladson, SC (October 26, 2006) - Holland Motor Homes (HMH) of Holland, MI has become the American LaFrance apparatus sales and service dealership for Michigan. HMH will market the American LaFrance fire/rescue apparatus products portfolio under the name Emergency Vehicles Plus (EVP).
The thirty-five year old, family-owned company, operated by John Dykstra, markets premium, custom motor homes, Blue Bird school buses and transit buses. The company has one location along Lake Michigan near Grand Rapids, and a sister location in San Diego, CA.
HMH has a 40,000 square foot service facility, 56’ down-draft, PPG-certified paint booth and a near half-million dollar parts inventory. There are a half-dozen technicians on staff certified in Cummins and Caterpillar engines, as well as, Allison transmissions. They are in the process of placing EVT-certified technicians and an apparatus service manager for their fire/rescue marke ... more |
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