Spartan Chassis Furion(R) Makes Return to FRI 2008 Following Successful Year in the Emergency Rescue Market

     Product's 2007 launch provided purpose-built value unattainable on

                             commercial chassis



    CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 15 /EMWNews/ -- Spartan Chassis,

Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), will display its

product line of purpose-built cabs and chassis, featuring the

multi-functional Furion, in Booth #1203 at the International Association of

Fire Chiefs Fire-Rescue International Conference (FRI) and Expo, August

14-16 in Denver, Colorado.



    Unveiled at FRI in August 2007, the Furion was designed specifically as

an emergency rescue vehicle to put the power and performance of a Spartan

Chassis into the affordable range for virtually all fire departments. The

Michigan-based manufacturer has processed and built 16 Furion cab/chassis

units since its introduction one year ago. Spartan currently has 14 more

Furion cab/chassis units in the build schedule to be completed by the end

of 2008 for delivery to OEMs and end-users around the U.S. and Canada.



    "Fire departments are increasingly recognizing the value of purchasing

a cab and chassis specifically designed for front-line service with the

latest in safety, durability and performance enhancements. Departments can

easily configure the Spartan Furion to maximize their response to the

diverse calls they receive without compromising their budget," said Richard

Schalter, president of Spartan Chassis.






    The NFPA-compliant Furion features:



    -- A 94-inch stamped galvanized steel 4-door tilt cab

    -- Fully-dipped E-coated cab for corrosion protection

    -- 50 degree front axle cramp angle for maximum maneuverability

    -- Multiple seating options for up to 6 occupants and equipment

    -- Superior visibility with a one piece, 3,265 sq inch windshield



    Furion units complete with apparatus will be on display during FRI, the

world's premier conference for fire and emergency services leaders, with

two of Spartan's OEM partners. Rosenbauer America/Central States will

showcase a Furion mid-mount pumper unit (Booth #1324). Conference attendees

will also have an opportunity to see Braun Industries' Furion

ambulance/rescue transport designed at the request of Miami-Dade Fire

Rescue in Florida (Booth #1716).



    "As our communities continue to grow and change, so too do the

capabilities of fire departments like Miami-Dade to fill the critically

important first responder role," said John Sztykiel, president and CEO of

Spartan Motors. "The Spartan Chassis Furion is a major initiative in the

emergency rescue market that can help departments-urban or rural-to meet

the varying demands of their communities effectively."



    The Gladiator(R), Metro Star(TM) and the Furion are all purpose-built

for the emergency rescue industry and offer varying degrees of

customization based on the model chosen allowing fire departments to meet

their specific needs. Spartan also offers its customers specialized

customer service, warranties for repairs, parts and replacements, and

training programs for vehicle operators, as well as mechanics and

technicians.

    About Spartan Chassis, Inc.:



    Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:

SPAR), is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for

recreational vehicles, fire trucks and specialty vehicles. Spartan Motors (

http://www.spartanmotors.com ), which also manufactures emergency rescue vehicles

under the brand names of Crimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road

Rescue, reported sales of $681.9 million in 2007 and is focused on becoming

the premier manufacturer of specialty vehicles and chassis in North

America.



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