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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ — What could be better than taking your home with you on vacation? Taking one with an attached garage. Custom chassis manufacturer Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) will unveil the “Me2,” a new mid-engine platform that will allow motorhome manufacturers to offer a built-in “garage” where consumers can carry canoes, bicycles, […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today reported its results for the third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2000. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis and emergency vehicles said that net sales decreased in the third quarter to $53.0 million, compared with $76.3 million during the same period […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) has approved a strategic plan aimed at streamlining the Company’s operations, including a move to focus on the Company’s core chassis and Emergency Vehicle Team (EVTeam) operations and halt funding for its underperforming Carpenter Industries school bus affiliate. The Charlotte, […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced that Richard Schalter has been elevated to executive vice president and will take on increased responsibilities at the Company, including oversight of Carpenter, in addition to his role as chief financial officer. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis, emergency vehicles and buses […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., June 20 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced it has developed and instituted a new quality audit designed to improve the quality of the motorhome body-to-chassis interface process. Building on the QS and ISO quality standards of its automotive brethren, the Charlotte, Mich. manufacturer of custom chassis for RVs, emergency vehicles and […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., June 12 /PRNewswire/ — Getting into a new diesel-pusher motorhome just became more affordable — thanks to Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) . The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis, emergency vehicles and buses has introduced the new Summit ES chassis for diesel-powered Class A motorhomes. This new entry-level chassis allows for a motorhome […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 30 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced its board of directors has approved a special cash dividend of $0.07 per share on the Company’s common stock. The Charlotte, Mich.- based manufacturer of custom chassis, emergency vehicles and buses said the special dividend is payable on July 7, 2000 to shareholders […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 25 /PRNewswire/ — Picture it: More than 350 luxury motorhomes worth a total of $1 billion representing hundreds of recreational vehicle owners from nearly every state in the continental U.S. Picture it here: They plan to circle their coaches — some worth upwards of $1 million — in Charlotte, Mich. as the […]

NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire/ — David Fried, of Fried Asset Management, examines portfolio management strategies in this timely and deeply informative 2,900-word interview from The Wall Street Transcript (212/952-7433) or http://www.twst.com/info/info95.htm In a valuable review of investing strategies, Fried explains his approach to managing money, his insights about the sector, explains his portfolio composition, […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 27 /PRNewswire/ — Driven by stronger sales of its chassis and emergency vehicles, Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) posted higher earnings on record sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis, emergency vehicles and buses said that net earnings grew 36 percent to $2.0 million, […]