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CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 3, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), a leading manufacturer of specialty chassis and vehicles, today announced that 2012 gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series trucks are now rolling off the production line at its Charlotte, Mich. manufacturing facility. Units are expected to arrive at Isuzu dealerships beginning this month. “We are […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) today announced operating results for the first quarter of 2011. Revenues were $95.1 million, down 19.1 percent compared to the same quarter of the prior year, which drove a net loss of $0.9 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) today announced that its board of directors has declared its semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis, emergency-rescue and service and delivery vehicles reported its semi-annual dividend will be payable on […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Apr 20, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), announced its Supplier Performance Action Review Committee (SPARC) recently recognized five top-performing suppliers during the 9th Annual Supplier Conference held March 30, 2011 at the Company’s headquarters in Charlotte, MI. The suppliers honored consistently embody Spartan’s […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Apr 19, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), will integrate and deliver key chassis components for RG-33 Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles following a subcontract order worth over $3 million by defense contractor BAE Systems. The vehicles are scheduled […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Apr 13, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR) will announce its first quarter 2011 results prior to the market opening on April 26, 2011. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results with analysts […]

Utilimaster and Isuzu Introduce the Future of Commercial Van Fuel Efficiency INDIANAPOLIS, Mar 8, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — The Utilimaster Corporation (Wakarusa, IN), a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), announced today that the Reach, a commercial van offering over 35 percent better fuel efficiency, made its world debut today at the 2011 […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb 25, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), the leading manufacturer of specialty chassis and vehicles, today announced that Joseph Nowicki, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Paula Droste, Director of Investor Relations and Treasury, will participate in the Hudson Securities 5th Annual Industrial Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR) today announced improved net sales and profitability for its 2010 fourth quarter. Increased sales volumes, from service and delivery vehicles, aftermarket parts and assemblies (APA) and specialty vehicles, were driven by management’s focus on top-line growth and market diversification. In addition, […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb 11, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), the leading manufacturer of specialty chassis and vehicles, today announced that John Sztykiel, President and CEO, and Joseph Nowicki, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the 26th Annual BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference. The presentation will take place on […]