CHARLOTTE, Mich., March 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), announced its Supplier Performance And Review Committee (SPARC) recently recognized twelve top-performing suppliers during the 10th Annual Supplier Conference held March 21, 2012 near the Company’s headquarters in Charlotte, MI. The suppliers honored consistently embody Spartan Chassis’ values and maintain an unwavering commitment to quality, on-time delivery and excellent customer support.
“Spartan Motors is committed to providing value to our customers on a consistent basis,” said Jeremy Wilson, Vice President of Supply Chain Management. “Our supply base plays a critical role as they consistently deliver high quality products and do so together with reliable service which enhances the value of our product portfolio. As a company that produces specialty vehicles for multiple segments, we are an excellent test-bed where our supplier partners can commercialize new products, features and innovations. We are thankful for these opportunities to collaborate and above all value each member of our supplier network and the work they do everyday.”
The companies which were recognized during the 2012 Supplier Conference exceeded the standards of excellence at Spartan Chassis:
Allison Transmission of Indianapolis, IN F.B. Wright Company of Kentwood, MI Formed Solutions, Inc. of Holland, MI Harris Battery Company, Inc. of Bolivar, OH Indiana Mills & MFG of Westerfield, IN JWB Components of Kentwood, MI Kissling Electrotec, Inc. of Fairfax, VA Molded Plastic Industries of Holt, MI Parker Hannifin Corporation of Portland, MI Precision Cable Assemblies, LLC of Brookfield, WI Professional Metal Works of East Lansing, MI TriMark Corporation of New Hampton, IA
Additional suppliers were recognized for other contributions to Spartan Chassis.
The 300-plus suppliers to Spartan Chassis are continually evaluated to ensure adherence to the company’s ever increasing requirements. Suppliers that consistently exceed the performance criteria have the opportunity to increased business levels.
About Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Spartan Chassis, Inc. is a world-class leader in the engineering, manufacturing and marketing of chassis and aftermarket parts for emergency-response, recreational vehicle (RV), defense and specialty vehicles. End users recognize and request the Spartan Chassis brand, which consistently delivers superior performance, exceptional safety ratings and innovations which distinguish us from the competition. Visit Spartan Chassis at spartanchassis.com or follow us on Facebook.
CONTACT: Russell T. Chick
Corporate Director of Marketing
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3852
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