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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, […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced its results for fiscal 1999, highlighted by continued breakout performance in its core chassis business. The Company also reported significant progress on its share repurchase plan, implemented in the fourth quarter based on the board’s belief that Spartan’s stock is undervalued. The Charlotte, […]

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ — Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. has published a comprehensive overview of the nation’s $16 billion recreational vehicle industry designed to educate Wall Street — and the media — about the dynamics driving its growth. The Grand Rapids public and investor relations firm, which specializes in working with publicly […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced it has been named exclusive chassis supplier to recreational vehicle manufacturer Travel Supreme, Inc., which introduced its first line of Class A motorhomes at the RVIA show in Louisville. The Charlotte, Mich. chassis manufacturer said it received its first prototype orders for Spartan’s […]

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’ […]