CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan Fleet
Vehicles and Services ("Spartan"), a business unit of Spartan
Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), which specializes in commercial,
retail, and specialty service vehicle and upfit design,
manufacturing, and assembling, under its Utilimaster® brand,
showcased the latest technology and capabilities of walk-in vans
for linen and laundry service providers at The Clean Show, which is
biennially hosted at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in
New Orleans, held June 20 – 23.
Industry-first solutions were on display at booth #1755 and
featured improved driver ergonomics and safety provisions,
including an innovative curbside liftgate to make entry and egress
with heavy laundry carts in tow safer and easier for drivers.
The curbside liftgate is quick and easy to operate and has
the durability to handle multiple loads and deliveries. The gate
folds up vertically, maximizing the vehicle's interior storage
space, and can lift more than 1,000 lbs. All liftgate controls and
components are housed inside the van, keeping them out of the
elements which improves longevity and minimizes maintenance
requirements.
Additionally, Utilimaster demonstrated new safety technology for
linen and laundry vehicles that enhance driver safety and ease of
operation via an integrated 360-degree camera system, enhanced
exterior and interior lighting, crash mitigation systems, and
hands-free Bluetooth connectivity. The truck provides multi-view
vantage points for drivers to help avoid accidents and prevent
damage. Utilimaster's 360-degree camera system features Mobileye
technology which provides collision mitigation and lane departure
warnings while the interior and exterior LED lighting package makes
the vehicle easier to see for other drivers and brightens the cargo
area.
"Our Work-Driven Design™ approach dictates that we see our
solutions through the lens of our customers' unique needs," said
Chad Heminover, President, Spartan
Fleet Vehicles and Services. "We were proud to showcase our
innovative technologies at The Clean Show that have made
Utilimaster the go-to provider for vocational fleet solutions in
North America."
Bringing together more than 11,000 buyers, The Clean Show
offered attendees an all-access pass to the show floor with
exhibits covering products across all textile care industry needs.
To learn more about The Clean Show, visit
www.cleanshow.com.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. is the North
American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing and assembly for
the commercial and retail vehicle industries (including last-mile
delivery, specialty service, and vocation-specific upfit segments),
as well as for the emergency response and recreational vehicle
markets. The Company is organized into three core business
segments, including Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services, Spartan
Emergency Response, and Spartan Specialty Vehicles. Today,
its family of brands also include Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan
Factory Service Centers, Utilimaster®, Strobes-R-Us™, Smeal, Ladder
Tower™, and UST®. Spartan Motors and its go-to-market
brands are well known in their respective industries for quality,
durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market
innovation. The Company employs approximately 2,300 associates, and
operates facilities in Michigan,
Indiana, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Florida,
Missouri, California, Nebraska, South
Dakota; Saltillo, Mexico;
and Lima, Peru. Spartan reported
sales of $816 million in 2018.
Learn more about Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
CONTACTS:
Samara
Hamilton
Corporate Director of Marketing and
Communications
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Samara.Hamilton@spartanmotors.com
(517) 997-3860
Matt Jackson
Managing Director, Partner
Lambert
mjackson@lambert.com
(616) 233-0500
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