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1. EPA MANDATES NITROGEN OXIDE AND PARTICULATE MATTERS BE REDUCED.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated that all engines built after 12/31/06 must reduce the level of Nitrogen Oxides and other particulate matter below current levels. The Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) exhausted by the engine will be limited to just over 1.0 grams per brake horsepower hour (g/bhp-hr). Particulate matter (PM) cannot exceed .01g/bhp-hr.
- NOx will be reduced by increasing the percentage levels of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and, in some installations, with the addition of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC). PM, made of soot and ash, will be reduced through the use of a diesel particulate filter (DPF). Both the DPF, and when required, the DOC will be housed in an After-treatment Device (ATD).
2. NEW AFTER-TREATMENT DEVICE REPLACES MUFFLER.
- The ATD is a canister that replaces the muffler. It houses a Cordierite ceramic substrate brick called a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and, if required by t ... more |
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| Dealer of the Year award winner Joe Laux, President and GSM of River States Truck and Trailer, Inc. |
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Portland, Ore. – Freightliner Trucks has announced the recipients of the 2005-2006 ASPIRE Awards. The ASPIRE (Acknowledging Sales, Parts & Service, Image and Relationship Excellence) Program recognizes Freightliner Trucks dealers who demonstrate superior sales satisfaction, customer service and achieve high levels of performance in all aspects of their business. The award recipients were recognized at a recent awards ceremony in Carlsbad, Calif.
Qualifying criteria for ASPIRE awards relate to sales performance, service capabilities, parts inventory, financial performance and a wide range of other categories.
“ASPIRE has been successful in recognizing our top-performing dealers that consistently go above and beyond in all aspects of their business,” said Mark Lampert, senior vice president of sales for Freightliner Trucks. “This annual program has also fostered enthusiasm throughout our dealer body and has ultimately strengthened our overall network.”
Additionally, as part of the awards program ... more |
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On hand for the celebration, was Campbell Supply Company, Inc.’s District Sales Manager Ryan Bailey. Ryan Bailey was responsible for the sale of the truck and worked closely with the Brevent Park Fire Company to make the deal possible.
Mayor Thomas Hall, Committeeman Tom Wilkens and committeewomen Rosemarie Peters and Pamela Brightbill all attended the dedication dinner Tuesday evening.
The new, automatic transmission engine is one of its kind in Middletown Township, Captain Harold Bane, Jr. said.
The truck is capable of pumping 2,000 gallons per minute and is equipped with a 65-foot ladder, which will allow firefighters to perform rescue operations as well as douse flames with an elevated master stream.
The elevated master stream allows large amounts of water to be shot at flames from high elevations.
"This is a good day for Brevent Park and it's a good day for Middletown," Hall said. He added that seeing the new truck brought him back to his childhood on Long Island, New York where ... more |
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On Tuesday, August 15th Chief Karl Manns of the East Orange NJ Fire Department accepted the first American LaFrance Liberty Pumper in the State of New Jersey.
In conjunction with a promotional ceremony for three captains the city administration inspected and blessed their new 2006 American LaFrance Pumper. During the ceremony Mayor Robert Bowser was given the tradition of being the first person to sound the vehicles siren. In attendance with Mayor Bowser were Fire Commissioners Ottley, Torres, Carson, Darden, Jackson, and Chief Manns plus many other city officials.
Some of the features of their new pumper are, a Hale 1500 GPM single stage pump with Hale stainless steel valves, a six person cab with an aluminum rescue pumper style body, and a Whelen LED light package.
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Berkeley County site chosen for corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art assembly plant
Ladson, SC (August 16, 2006) - American LaFrance, LLC announced today that its new corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art emergency and vocational vehicle assembly plant will be built along Interstate 26 in Berkeley County, between Summerville and Jedburg.
Previous plans to relocate on property adjacent to the Charleston Southern University campus in North Charleston were revised when the company and the site’s design-build developer were unable to finalize the deal in a time frame that would permit timely completion of the new plant. The delays made it necessary for the company to seek a new location in the Charleston Tri-County area.
“Because of our imminent move in 2007 from the existing facility to accommodate DaimlerChrysler’s expansion in Palmetto Commerce Park, it was critical that we finalize our site arrangements,” said John Stevenson, President and CEO of American LaFrance, LLC.
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On Sunday June 25th, the New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Association held their monthly meeting at Campbell Supply Co. in South Plainfield, NJ. The NJMFPA is a group of recognized fire buffs in and around the state of New Jersey. The group consists of over 100 members. Among the members are firefighters, police officers, dispatchers, fire magazine staff writers, and buffs. The group is brought together with their common interest in fire photography. They publish a monthly newsletter called “The Straight Tip”. In the newsletter they highlight new apparatus deliveries, lists multiple alarm fires in New Jersey and N.Y. City, and show case photographs of fires and fire apparatus.
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM preceded by a luncheon. On hand for the meeting were members of the NJMFPA, representatives of 1st Responder Magazine, and Campbell Supply employees. The group conducted business as usual and discussed a variety of topics including their monthly publication and radio frequenci ... more |
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Doug works as a fire apparatus technician and returned to work on August 7, after a period of rest, following a 10 month assignment in Iraq. After a lunch was held in his honor, he was presented with an American flag and a plaque welcoming him home and thanking him for his service. In Iraq he served the US Army as a MOS 63B wheeled vehicle mechanic. Doug is also a member of the Oakhurst Fire Company. The entire Campbell Supply staff would like to say: Welcome Home!
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Yonkers, N.Y. (July 13, 2006)- Brightly polished and proudly displaying the "Y.F.D." decal, four new pumping vehicles were officially christened as the newest additions to the Yonkers Fire Department (YFD) at a ceremony held on Thursday morning attended by the department's top brass including Fire Commissioner Tony Pagano and Mayor Phil Amicone.
The four new pumpers, part of the city's ongoing capital replacement program to phase in new equipment, were placed into service two weeks ago but received their official induction at the ceremony when Fire Department Chaplain, Fr. Thomas McDonald, gave a blessing to each vehicle.
"Our fire department is one of the best trained and most responsive in the entire country," remarked Mayor Amicone, noting the YFD's second-fastest response time rating among major departments in the United States. "Yonkers' bravest deserve the best training and equipment available. These state-of-the-art new vehicles are only part of our commitment to those who've committed their li ... more |
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American LaFrance plans to boost its payroll by at least 200 jobs by expanding its line of commercial vehicles as it consolidates its main operations at a new $35 million assembly plant and headquarters next to Charleston Southern University.
In a highly unusual pairing between academia and industry, the North Charleston-based manufacturer and its development team said Wednesday the company is leasing about 45 acres from the private college for undisclosed terms.
The site near Interstate 26 and Highway 78 will house a 420,000-square-foot assembly plant and a separate 57,000-square-foot corporate headquarters.
The company said it plans to start moving its 420 current workers from its existing assembly plant off Ladson Road and a smaller Jedburg location to the CSU property by next spring. It expects to complete the changeover by July 2007, said John Stevenson, president of American LaFrance.
"Having a manufacturing company adjacent to a university campus is very unique in today's business world ... more |
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New corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art assembly plant to be built in North Charleston
North Charleston, SC – American LaFrance, LLC announced today that it has
selected the site for its new corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art emergency and vocational vehicle assembly plant. The Company plans to lease approximately 45 acres
adjacent to the Charleston Southern University campus at U.S. Highway 78 just off I-26 in North Charleston from a design-build developer. Comprised of affiliates of Clayco Realty
Group, Inc., Venture One Properties, LLC, Landmark Enterprises, Inc., and First
Commercial Investments, LLC, the developer will oversee design and construction of the
project for the Company. The Company, the University, and the developer are in the
process of finalizing the site and development arrangements. Construction is projected to
begin in the near future for completion in the second quarter of 2007.
The Company’s new, $35 million complex will include a 57,500-square-foot he ... more |
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Indianapolis, Ind.– American LaFrance introduced an enhancement to the company’s line of heavy duty aerial ladders by adding super bright L.E.D. Ladder walkway lighting on their 110’ rear-mount heavy-duty aerial ladder that has a tip load rating of 500 pounds.
This new feature is part of the Five Step Pathway to Safety which provides for safer climbing and descending. In addition to the red L.E.D. Illumination, the 110’ rear-mount ladder also features a clear walkway, high handrails, a wide climbingway and full rubber rung covers.
“To remain a leader in the firefighting industry, we have to continually conceptualize and develop new technology and advances,” said Jim Eshleman general manager of American LaFrance Aerials. “With years of experience in new product design, no one does that better than American LaFrance.”
In addition to the new ladder improvements, other product features on the 110’ rear-mount aerial include a pre-piped telescopic water system rated at 1,500 gallons per minute, ope ... more |
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Indianapolis, Ind. – American LaFrance, LLC announced today at the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference that they will be building a new corporate headquarters and state of the art assembly plant. Both will be located in the North Charleston / Tri-County area of South Carolina. Relocation from their current site is scheduled to begin by the second quarter of 2007.
Their new 57,500 square foot headquarters and 420,000 square foot assembly plant will sit on approximately 50 acres. The design and architecture of the new complex will reflect the rich heritage of American LaFrance. The complex will feature a state of the art custom fire products fabrication and assembly plant, a store for American LaFrance memorabilia, a vehicle test track, pump test pit, research and development center and a modification and refurbishing center. The building will also include a customer showroom of four large bays with multiple conference rooms, offices and a lounge.
“We are looking forward to our new partnership in ... more |
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Questions and Answers
Q. What is VIS-Check?
A. Campbell Supply Company has deployed the technology of VIS-Check to help diagnose repair issues on fire apparatus. VIS-Check is an undercarriage diagnostic system that automates the inspection of brake, steering, and suspension components for heavy vehicles.
Q. How does it work?
A. VIS-Check is a performance based brake tester (PBBT) combined with a dynamic road simulator. The brake tester measures the braking force produced by each wheel on a vehicle, right to left and axle by axle. It then produces a definitive report on the health of the vehicle’s brakes including a Pass or Fail rating to DOT specifications. The road simulator allows technicians to view steering and suspension components under harsh operating conditions. Otherwise undetectable mechanical issues are
easily spotted on the VIS-Check System.
Q. Can having my apparatus diagnosed by VIS-Check improve safety in my department?
A. The answer is Yes. VIS-Check helps ... more |
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Emergency vehicle maker American LaFrance is in the final stages of selecting a site in the Charleston region for its new manufacturing plant, a decision that could come in the next two weeks, the company's new owner said Thursday.
Lynn Tilton, founder and chief executive of Patriarch Partners, a New York investment firm that bought American LaFrance from DaimlerChrysler AG in December for undisclosed terms, dismissed local speculation that the company is looking to relocate to Indiana or any other state.
"We're staying in the area," she said.
Tilton has scheduled a trip to the Lowcountry next week, partly so she can personally review the short list of prospective plant sites. "We are at the end game, and we'll probably be making a decision in the next seven to 14 days. ... We're down to a few locations, all in the Charleston area," she said.
North Charleston-based American LaFrance, which makes fire trucks and other customized vehicles, is planning a new 400,000-square-foot state-of-the-art f ... more |
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American LaFrance held its Annual National Sales Meeting on March 20 – 23, 2006. Campbell Supply Company attended the meeting with 16 Sales and Administrative Support Staff. Lynn Tilton, President and Owner of Patriarch Partners, LLC and parent company of American LaFrance addressed the group of approximately 300 people at the opening of the General Session. Comprehensive sales courses were conducted during the 3 day meeting which included aerial, rescue, pumper, and ambulance sales training and American LaFrance’s strategic plan for ‘07 Diesel Engine emission requirements. The meeting wrapped up with an awards dinner on March 23rd and Campbell Supply for the 4th year running was awarded the American LaFrance 2005 Regional Sales Leader Award for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Other awards presented to the Dealership included the 2005 Excellence in Leadership Award presented to Scott Campbell, the 1st American LaFrance Semper Fidelis award presented to Ted Jensen and the National Sales Achievement award pre ... more |
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