Spartan to Supply Chassis Components for MRAP Vehicle Production

, CHARLOTTE: Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., today announced it has received a $49 million subcontract order from General Dynamics Land Systems to supply and integrate key chassis components in the production of advanced tactical vehicles under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, program. 
 
The vehicles under this order will be utilized by multiple branches of the U.S. military. MRAPs are prized by the military for their V-shaped hulls, raised chassis and improved armor, which help protect servicemen and women from improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, mines and other hazards of war. 
 
“This latest contract award is further validation of Spartan's expertise and responsiveness in the critical role we play in the production of MRAP vehicles,” said Richard Schalter, president of Spartan Chassis. “These vehicles continue to be the U.S. military's highest priority and we are honored to be among the suppliers selected to provide products that safeguard the lives of our military men and women.” 
 
MRAP vehicles are prized by the military for their V-shaped hulls, raised chassis and improved armor, which help protect servicemen and women from improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, mines and other hazards of war.  
 
General Dynamics Land Systems, headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation. The company designs and builds armored vehicles and subsystems for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and international customers, and is the defense industry's largest supplier of armored military vehicles. 
 
Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for recreational vehicles, fire trucks and specialty vehicles. Spartan Motors, which also manufactures emergency rescue vehicles under the brand names of Crimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road Rescue, reported sales of $445 million in 2006 and is focused on becoming the premier manufacturer of specialty vehicles and chassis in North America.