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CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced results for the fourth quarter and the year ended Dec. 31, 2000. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis platforms and emergency vehicles reported net earnings of $1.4 million, or $0.13 per share, on net sales of $57.3 million for the fourth quarter […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., and RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ — Less than five months after Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) introduced a new mid-engine chassis, the Me2, motorhome manufacturer MHC Group, Inc. plans to unveil the first Class A coach on this innovative platform during an RV rally in April. Although it usually takes six months […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced it completed the board-authorized repurchase of 2 million shares, or 16 percent of its stock. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis and emergency vehicles said it completed the repurchase program with the open market buyback of 770,000 shares during November and December […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) announced today that founder and chairman George Sztykiel will not run for re-election to his board seat in 2002. The board of directors for the Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis and emergency vehicles said it has commenced development of a long-range operating plan, which […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced that its board of directors has appointed automotive analyst Kim Korth to serve a three-year term. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis and emergency vehicles said that Korth, 45, brings with her more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. […]

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 […]