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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C...American LaFrance has introduced its new aerial platform for use on all American LaFrance aerial towers. The new, larger platform features the latest safety and security controls, along with excellent ergonomics and operational flexibility.
“Our new aerial platform showcases the latest technological innovations and we believe, sets a new industry standard,” said Marc Gustafson, President, American LaFrance. “We believe this improved platform gives users a greater advantage in the field where safety and functionality are most important.”
The biggest advantage of the new aerial platform is the multi-location mounting panel for the aerial function controls. With this feature, the platform operator can now move aerial controls among three different mounting locations. This ensures a full view of the situation without having to reposition the ladder. The versatility of this feature will prove to be an invaluable asset during operations.
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October 4th, 2003 10am - 4pm. 2003 Family Fire Safety Muster at beautiful Allaire State Park. Plenty to see and do! Saftey Exhibits and Displays, Vintage and modern apparatus, Safety Games for children, Fire service vendors, Food and drink concessions. Fire Departments and private owners are invited to bring hand drawn, horse-drawn and motorized apparatus! Trophies and participation plaques will be presented. Pre-registration is requested for all motor vehicles. Please contact the muster committee for a registration form or for information concerning vendor opportunities contact: Mary Ann or Bill Naused @ (732) 942-3438 or OldFlameFighters@aol.com |
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President, Scott Campbell, has received an invitation from the NJ State Fire Engine Museum Project to become a member of the Honorary Board of Directors. The Project's mission is to "construct and operate an outstanding family fire safety and accident prevention education center, fire service heritage museum and Fallen Firefighter Memorial." Their vision: "To significantly reduce injury and the loss of life and property, and to honor the heritage and the sacrifice of NJ's firefighters." The Project started when Mr. Ernest N. Day donated antique fire apparatus and artifacts to the state. In 1974, a fire engine and equipment museum began under construction with the permission of the State Legislature. Four years ago a committee was appointed by the NJ State Fireman's Association to resurrect the Project. Today, the Board of Directors’ top priority consists of a 3-part capital construction campaign as follows: "1-Membership campaign for individuals, families, and fire departments representing 'grass ... more |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT(BUCKS COUNTY) ON THEIR PERFORMANCE AT THE BUCKS COUNTY FIREMAN'S PARADE IN FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA.
CHECK OUT MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE 6 TROPHIES THAT NORTHAMPTON RECIEVED @ http://www.ntvfc.com/ |
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The Farmingdale Fire Department, Farmingdale, NJ would like to invite you to attend our 100th anniversary celebration to be held August 16th, 2003. This celebration will mark a milestone in the history of the Fire Department. This event will begin with a marching parade down Main Street, Farmingdale. After a parade route of about 1.5 miles, the parade will end at the Farmingdale Elementary School where the celebration will ensue. There will be a live band, DJ, food, refreshments, and the awarding of trophies.
To help offset the event, the Farmingdale Fire Department will be selling commemorative ceremic mugs, plastic mugs, anniversary T-shirts, and raffle tickets.
All Fire Departments, First Aid Squads, Rescue Companies, Emergency Services Organization, Civic Organizations, as well as marching bands are invited to attend. In order for us to properly plan this huge event, we request that the registration form be filled out and returned to us no later than June 30th, 2003. Directions to Farmingd ... more |
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.…American LaFrance Corporation has named Erik Johnson director of manufacturing at the company’s new fire apparatus manufacturing plant here.
Johnson brings 12 years of manufacturing engineering experience to American LaFrance. He has worked in manufacturing-related positions within the Freightliner Group since 1990, most recently serving as the manufacturing director of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., in Gaffney, S.C. Johnson earned an industrial engineering degree from Oregon State University.
“With his wide experience in commercial vehicle manufacturing and broad knowledge of quality systems, Erik Johnson is an excellent choice to lead our manufacturing team in our new production location in North Charleston,” American LaFrance President Don Stewart said.
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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA...American LaFrance Corporation announced today that its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility has received confirmation from TUV Rheinland that it will be registered under ISO 9001 for its Class 7 and Class 8 fire apparatus.
The Charleston facility is situated on a 90-acre site. In August 2002 the company moved its headquarters from Cleveland, North Carolina to the former Western Star plant located in Charleston. The initial move occupied 283,500 square-feet of existing building. Immediately after the August move the company begin expansion of the facility with an additional 100,000 square feet.
“The successful completion of this ISO audit is a major milestone in the continued growth of American LaFrance,” said American LaFrance President Don Stewart. “In spite of the August move, the implementation of new systems and a major building expansion, our employees pulled together to meet this challenge. The award of this registration today proves the dedication of ... more |
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As you drive down the main street of North Charleston's Palmetto Commerce Park and enter the complex of American LaFrance Corporation, one word comes to mind: impressive.
From the Striking American eagle-and-cross logo emblazoned across the 300,000-plus-square-foot building to the contemporary glass entrance with signature vehicles on display outside, it's obvious that American LaFrance has arrived in the Lowcountry - and it's here to stay.
The story of American LaFrance's moving its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities to North Charleston is an interesting one.
Palmetto Commerce Park was developed in 1995 with truck assembler and distributor Western Star as its inaugural tenant.
Freightliner Inc., a division of DaimlerChrysler AG, acquired Western Star for $25 million in 2000. With the cyclical nature of the heavy truck industry, Freightliner decided to close Western Star a few months later due to poor market conditions and excess capacity.
In 1995, Freightliner had acquired America ... more |
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PORTLAND, OREGON ... Freightliner LLC is deploying a new supply chain management tool to help dealers provide even greater parts availability for customers. The company is rolling out the new Managed Dealer Inventory (MDI) system to Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis and American LaFrance dealers across North America.
"Dealers for each of the brands within the Freightliner Group are known for their superior parts availability and customer support," said Chris Patterson, Senior Vice President, Service & Parts, Freightliner LLC. “Now we're taking it to the next level with our new Managed Dealer Inventory system.”
The new Managed Dealer Inventory system utilizes service parts and demand planning modules developed by i2 Technologies Inc. of Dallas, Texas, a leading provider of value chain solutions. The modules are configured to meet the unique demands of Freightliner LLC's parts business, and are designed to gauge dealer parts requirements and automa ... more |
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Incorporated Village of Island Park and the Island Park Fire Department (The Original Engine Company #1) on the dedication of the American LaFrance Eagle Top Mounted Pumper. |
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DaimlerChrysler Press Release on Q3 earnings
Third-Quarter Earnings Improve Significantly Despite Difficult Economic Environment
10/23/2002
PR Newswire
(Copyright (c) 2002, PR Newswire)
-- Operating Profit excluding one-time effects more than doubles to
$1.7 billion, including one-time effects at $1.5 (Q3 2001: 1.5)
billion
-- Net Income excluding one-time effects increases to $0.9 billion
-- Revenues rise to $35.9 billion, Unit Sales up by 7%
-- Operating Profit excluding one-time effects of more than $5 billion
expected for full-year 2002
STUTTGART, Germany and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Despite the difficult economic environment, DaimlerChrysler (stock-exchange abbreviation: DCX) achieved strong growth in third-quarter Operating Profit excluding one-time effects -- rising from $0.7 billion in Q3 2001 to $1.7 billion. The significant improvement in Earnings was achieved despite the challenging environment. Net Income for the third quarter, adjusted to exc ... more |
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American LaFrance Introduces New Body Design
Structurally-Fastened Body Provides Exceptional Strength and Durability
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA . . . American LaFrance Corporation today introduced a new body design for its custom and commercial chassis that offers superior structural integrity and strength. The new body, showcased at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) here, will be available in aluminum or stainless steel and comes complete with engineering documentation.
The new American LaFrance body exceeds the strength of a traditional, welded aluminum body and reduces the “as-built” weight by approximately one-third. The strength is achieved by using mating flanges at all joining surfaces, utilizing mechanical fasteners in specific patterns to join the body components, and supporting the entire configuration with a substructure designed to isolate the body from chassis frame movement.
“With this new body design, fire departments receive a stronger body at less weight which allows ... more |
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August 19th Marks 60th Anniversary of Freightliner
PORTLAND, OREGON…Sixty years ago today, Freightways Manufacturing Company Inc. changed its name to Freightliner Corporation, marking the birth of the company that would later become North America’s largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer and a leading manufacturer of medium-duty vehicles. Freightliner LLC is celebrating its 60th anniversary throughout the year at industry and employee events. As part of the festivities, the company has put two historical trucks on tour: a 1942 Freightliner COE (cab over engine) truck and a 1930s-era conventional truck, both fully restored to original condition. The trucks have been featured at trucking industry trade shows and are now on display in the Hays Antique Truck Museum in Woodland, Calif. “For the past 60 years, Freightliner has been dedicated to excellence in all aspects of commercial vehicle manufacturing,” said Freightliner LLC President and CEO Rainer Schmueckle. “The core values that led to the creation of Fr ... more |
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If American LaFrance succeeds at taking away business from other makers of emergency vehicles, the payroll at its new North Charleston plant would swell to 800 employees by 2004.
"This might well be the biggest single jobs announcement that the region has ever seen ... right out of the gate," said Steve Dykes, director of economic development for Charleston County.
American LaFrance, a division of automotive giant DaimlerChrysler AG, announced plans in May to move its North Carolina corporate headquarters and 210 positions to the former Western Star Trucks complex off Ladson Road by early 2003.
Gov. Jim Hodges sounded a chrome fire bell Monday to mark the $12 million reopening of the once-idled plant. Scott Barnes, vice president of sales for American LaFrance, called the symbolic gesture a "warning ... to our competitors."
"Get out of the way, we're coming," Barnes told the audience of 300 onlookers.
American LaFrance began moving into the 284,000-square-foot building in F ... more |
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