Emergency Products Added as New American LaFrance Dealer

March 10, 2011
  SUMMERVILLE, SC – American LaFrance, LLC, is proud to announce Emergency Products, Inc., (EPI) as its new dealer in central and southern New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and the state of Delaware.

SUMMERVILLE, SC – American LaFrance, LLC, is proud to announce Emergency Products, Inc., (EPI) as its new dealer in central and southern New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and the state of Delaware.

As an American LaFrance dealer, EPI is authorized to sell new American LaFrance fire products along with providing warranty, service and parts to departments operating American LaFrance equipment. Located in Thorofare, New Jersey, EPI opened its doors in 1997. “Representing American LaFrance will allow EPI to offer a full fire and emergency product line to our customers,” says EPI owner, Rob Mortka. “Our local fire departments demand high quality equipment. That is why American LaFrance has had success in the region. We look forward to carrying on the tradition.”

Historically, New Jersey has been one of American LaFrance’s strongest states for new apparatus sales and service. “Through its service capabilities, EPI has an outstanding reputation with American LaFrance customers,” says American LaFrance Vice President, Kevin Hyde. “EPI’s reputation is unmatched in the area. We are excited EPI has joined the American LaFrance team and look forward to many years of continued success.”

From their 10,000 sq ft facility, EPI offers a wide range of services, including;

in-house fabrication, mobile support and specialized services performed by EVT certified technicians. In September, American LaFrance and EPI will be exhibiting together at the New Jersey Fire Expo in Wildwood, New Jersey.

To contact EPI, please call (856) 848-5977 or visit their website at www.emergencyproductsinc.com.

American LaFrance, LLC is a leading manufacturer of fire, rescue and vocational vehicles. Through its predecessor entities, the Company is the oldest fire apparatus manufacturer in the United States, dating back to its founding in 1832. American LaFrance continues to manufacturer the industry’s top lines of fire apparatus including its Eagle custom fire chassis, Liberty series, LTI aerial ladders, and a full line of custom pumper products. The company is headquartered in Summerville, SC, with additional manufacturing facilities in Ephrata, PA. The company also operates corporate service centers out of its Summerville and Ephrata locations, along with a company branch in Los Angeles, CA. American LaFrance is held by Patriarch Partners, LLC, a private equity and investment firm located in New York.

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