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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ — Custom chassis maker Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) is unveiling two new entry-level, rear-engine diesel chassis at the recreational vehicle industry’s biggest trade show this week. The Charlotte, Mich. manufacturer will broaden its presence in the entry- level Class A market segment through its introduction of the Rocket FTB and […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced it anticipates taking a charge to earnings of up to $6 million, or $0.30 per share, in the fourth quarter ending December 31, 1999, due to the publicly reported declining performance of one of its customers, Griffin, Ga.-based Metrotrans Corporation. “Based on Metrotrans’ […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced it has received authorization to repurchase up to 2 million shares, or nearly 16 percent of its outstanding common stock. The Charlotte, Mich. manufacturer of custom chassis and specialty vehicles reported that its board of directors approved the buyback at a special meeting […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) posted double-digit sales gains for the third quarter and nine months ending September 30, 1999, driven by strong demand for its recreational vehicle and fire truck chassis. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis, emergency vehicles and buses reported sales grew nearly 20 percent to […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) said it expects to report lower than expected net earnings for the third and fourth quarters of 1999, due to continuing losses at its Carpenter Industries school bus subsidiary. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis said it expects Carpenter to contribute a loss of […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) , a leading manufacturer of custom chassis, today announced an agreement to supply chassis to Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO) for the recreational vehicle maker’s Ultimate Freedom Class A model motorhomes. Charlotte, Mich.-based Spartan Motors said the agreement to supply its Mountain Master […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 29 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) continues to ride the crest of strong RV sales and improved operating efficiencies, reporting its fourth consecutive quarter of increased year-over-year results. The Company’s second quarter ended June 30, 1999 was highlighted by a 36% increase in sales and strong profitability. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., June 8 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced it has hired Delbridge Malloch as its new director of purchasing. The Charlotte, Mich.- based manufacturer of custom chassis, emergency vehicles and buses said Malloch brings more than 15 years experience in all areas of procurement, inventory control, distribution and logistics, production planning, […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 18 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced its board of directors 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 June 30, 1999 to shareholders of record […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 17 /PRNewswire/ — Two of the nation’s leading heavy-duty specialty vehicle manufacturers today announced a joint purchasing initiative aimed at increasing product quality, improving supplier relationships, and reducing overall costs. Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) , which makes custom chassis for the RV, fire truck and bus markets, and Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS) […]