Spartan Buying E-One?

[Gen1FD]

So am I late to the party on this rumor? We had a fire dealer call on us today and said Spartan was looking to buy E-One and merge it with Crimson. Any validity to this?

[EastKyFF]

Wouldn't have been a dealer that is neither Spartan, E-One, nor Crimson would it?

This stuff goes on all the time in the apparatus business. Each one claims the others are going bankrupt, being sold out, or providing heroin to middle schoolers.

That said, it might be true. I just haven't heard it.

[ADC120]

Spartan just bought Classic, who was building tankers and such for E-One, until the sale. I could see where a rumor may have spread from that.

[ladderman]

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[jeremy1213]

so if this true then will the great recycled beer can be better made?

[FIREMECH1]

so if this true then will the great recycled beer can be better made?

The "beer can" can stand on its own history. E-One being bought out by Spartan, under Crimson or not, would be a good thing for both parties involved.

JMHO

FM1

[Aerialguy11]

The "beer can" can stand on its own history. E-One being bought out by Spartan, under Crimson or not, would be a good thing for both parties involved.

JMHO

FM1

So you think this would be good do you...Well when the other OEMs/Dealers besides Rosenbauer who's now going to build/offer their own cab and chassis abandon Spartan chassis's because of Spartan then being even more a direct competitor we'll see if the $s are there to fund these adventures...

Spartan got to where it is by building quality innovative cab and chassis's for all the OEMs and Dealers for many years, However when they bought Crimson it was upsetting to those loyal but now even more so with the purchase of Classic which wasn't really a force in the industry anyway!

So now we have Rosenbauer with their own cab and chassis and now ALF going to offer theirs to the OEM's/Dealers what's that going to do to Spartan's marketshare??

Does anybody remember Carpenter School Buses and Road Rescue Ambulances that Spartan acquired and look what happened..

[neiowa]

The "beer can" can stand on its own history. E-One being bought out by Spartan, under Crimson or not, would be a good thing for both parties involved.

JMHO

FM1

Guess it woul be "GREEN". Go from 0.375" aluminum to 0.09"/0.13/0.19 aluminum. That's great. Look at all the diesel you'd save. And great for crew safety.

[donethat]

Guess it woul be "GREEN". Go from 0.375" aluminum to 0.09"/0.13/0.19 aluminum. That's great. Look at all the diesel you'd save. And great for crew safety.

What does this mean?

[islandfire03]

So you think this would be good do you...Well when the other OEMs/Dealers besides Rosenbauer who's now going to build/offer their own cab and chassis abandon Spartan chassis's because of Spartan then being even more a direct competitor we'll see if the $s are there to fund these adventures...

Spartan got to where it is by building quality innovative cab and chassis's for all the OEMs and Dealers for many years, However when they bought Crimson it was upsetting to those loyal but now even more so with the purchase of Classic which wasn't really a force in the industry anyway!

So now we have Rosenbauer with their own cab and chassis and now ALF going to offer theirs to the OEM's/Dealers what's that going to do to Spartan's marketshare??

Does anybody remember Carpenter School Buses and Road Rescue Ambulances that Spartan acquired and look what happened..

Do you really believe anyone in their right mind would buy an alf chassis with the recent history of that company?

Spartan is in a good place both financially and production wise. They have crimson producing a complete line of apparatus and just acquired Classic fire to produce a lower price spec type truck for that part of the marketplace similar to what pierce has done with their stock line.

[BoxAlarm187]

So now we have Rosenbauer with their own cab and chassis and now ALF going to offer theirs to the OEM's/Dealers what's that going to do to Spartan's marketshare??

• Do you have a link to the new Rosenbauer cab & chassis? I know this rumor has been floating for some time, but I've yet to see anything on paper or through industry contacts.
  
• Who in their right mind is going to buy an ALF cab and chassis these days?

[FIREMECH1]

Guess it woul be "GREEN". Go from 0.375" aluminum to 0.09"/0.13/0.19 aluminum. That's great. Look at all the diesel you'd save. And great for crew safety.

Non Educated Idiot Out Wandering Around.

What the hell does the color green have to do with anything?? If you think that E-One under Spartan and/or Crimson is going to short cut their own throats by using thinner materials, and less engineered ladders as a whole, you are an IDIOT.

FM1

[FIREMECH1]

So you think this would be good do you...Well when the other OEMs/Dealers besides Rosenbauer who's now going to build/offer their own cab and chassis abandon Spartan chassis's because of Spartan then being even more a direct competitor we'll see if the $s are there to fund these adventures...

Spartan got to where it is by building quality innovative cab and chassis's for all the OEMs and Dealers for many years, However when they bought Crimson it was upsetting to those loyal but now even more so with the purchase of Classic which wasn't really a force in the industry anyway!

So now we have Rosenbauer with their own cab and chassis and now ALF going to offer theirs to the OEM's/Dealers what's that going to do to Spartan's marketshare??

Does anybody remember Carpenter School Buses and Road Rescue Ambulances that Spartan acquired and look what happened..

So some got upset from Spartan taking over Crimson. Guess what... they are still making and selling the end product, and people are still buying them. So what is your beef???

If Rosey has established their market for a sole source cab and chassis, where is it???

You're obviously as clueless as NEIOWA.

FM1

[neiowa]

Non Educated Idiot Out Wandering Around.

What the hell does the color green have to do with anything?? If you think that E-One under Spartan and/or Crimson is going to short cut their own throats by using thinner materials, and less engineered ladders as a whole, you are an IDIOT.

FM1

Ouch. You a big Spartan fan or something? The Furion?

[FIREMECH1]

Ouch. You a big Spartan fan or something? The Furion?

I like what Spartan puts out on the Gladiator. They've been reliable, dependable, and get the job done.

FM1

[Rescue101]

Ouch. You a big Spartan fan or something? The Furion?

Furion? Butt ugly Mini bus and NO. Gladiator.......Big comfortable coach........yes,and yes.VERY happy with our Spartans. T.c.

[Aerialguy11]

So some got upset from Spartan taking over Crimson. Guess what... they are still making and selling the end product, and people are still buying them. So what is your beef???

If Rosey has established their market for a sole source cab and chassis, where is it???

You're obviously as clueless as NEIOWA.

FM1

Well FIREMECH1 I wasn't going to respond but when you call me "Your obviously as clueless as NEIOWA" I just had to respond..

Aren't you the guy who bought E One Aerials and HME's before and only buy low bid anyway regardless of supporting a qualifed and well known local builder..

As to Rosenbauer's new chassis it's not a secret "DUH" and theír already offering it as they got fed up with Spartan. Spartan does build a great cab and chassis but my point was it's getting more and more frustrating to support the parent company (Spartan) when their subsidary is competing directly againest the very same people who've bought and supported Spartan for years and trust me I've got alot more experience in dealing with Spartan than you do.

[BoxAlarm187]

As to Rosenbauer's new chassis it's not a secret "DUH" and theír already offering it as they got fed up with Spartan.

Can you provide a link and/or information? I find it surprising that a company with the financial means of Rosenbauer wouldn't introduce this at FDIC, or make a huge splash in advertising. You're not talking about this are you?

[rm1524]

Box -

What the hell is that thing?

[BoxAlarm187]

Rosey had that on display at FDIC this year. The chassis used to be on a delivery truck, with a factory-new cab on it (however, notice that there aren't any cab manufacturer emblems on it, only the red R). Rosey then built the body, with a riding area in the forward portion, and mounted it to the used chassis/new cab. They are marketing the program towards departments that might not have the financial means for an entirely new pumper, and it also reduces costs associated the the R&D of a new cab.