OSHKOSH, WI (April 13, 2020) – Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) Company, announced today that Commercial Truck Equipment Corporation has been appointed Oshkosh Airport Products’ aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) and snow removal equipment dealer for Canada. With this change, Commercial Truck Equipment will also work with L’Arsenal to best serve and support customers in the province of Quebec.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Commercial Truck Equipment as they have proven to be an experienced and trusted provider in the snow products and fire and emergency equipment industry,” said Erik Lampe, vice president and general manager of Oshkosh Airport Products. “We are confident in their team’s ability to provide exceptional service to airports and private industries throughout Canada and specifically in Quebec via their relationship with L’Arsenal.”
As the largest supplier and service provider of emergency vehicles in Canada, Commercial Truck Equipment’s team consists of apparatus specialists, technicians, trainers, and over 300 support staff. With nine service locations, the company’s nationwide network will play an essential role in the team’s ability to provide quick and knowledgeable service to support the critical mission of snow and ARFF product customers.
“We are excited to represent Oshkosh Airport Products, the world’s leading airport snow products and firefighting apparatus manufacturer,” said Morgan MacKay, general manager of Commercial Truck Equipment. “Our team is unwavering in our service-first philosophies, and we remain committed to supporting the critical work our customers perform each day.”
Commercial Truck Equipment’s expanded sales and service initiatives have begun, including:
- Nine service centers across Canada, all ready to support Oshkosh Airport Product apparatus
- Certified EVTs and access to Master Technicians in all locations
- Robust parts inventory in all locations
- Committed and accessible service personnel
Located in Drummondville, Quebec, L’Arsenal serves all of Quebec’s fire safety services as well as organizations in the industrial, government and institutional sectors.
“We are excited and honored to work in conjunction with the exceptional team at Commercial Truck Equipment to serve and support the Oshkosh Airport Products customers in Quebec,” said Louis-David Lemaire, co-chair for L’Arsenal.
To learn more about Oshkosh Airport Products and Commercial Truck Equipment, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.
About Commercial Truck Equipment Corporation
Founded in 1947 in Vancouver, BC, Commercial is Canada’s largest supplier of truck equipment, with an impressive history of growth, and an unmatched level of customer service and support. Its product expertise includes truck cranes, recovery vehicles, utility trucks, dump and gravel trucks, as well as truck hydraulic systems, truck parts and service. The company’s full-service branches and mobile support across Canada have the parts inventory, and technical and engineering expertise to meet the needs of its customers. Visit www.comgroup.ca for more information.
Commercial Emergency Equipment, a division of Commercial Truck Equipment Corp., is Canada’s largest dealer of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company. The company offers Canada’s largest network of full-service centers with mobile technicians, an experienced team of apparatus specialist, EVT’s and Pierce Master Technicians, and a team of over 300 support staff to provide its customers the “best-in-class” support and service they have come to expect. Visit www.comemerg.ca for more information.
About L’Arsenal
Founded in 1998, L’Arsenal located in Drummondville, Quebec, specializes in the distribution of trucks and equipment for fire protection including truck maintenance, repair and parts distribution. L’Arsenal also specializes in the distribution and cleaning of PPE. Visit www.larsenal.ca for more information.
About Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC
Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting and snow removal vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle and Oshkosh® H-Series™ snow removal chassis are known for their durability and superior performance and sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs more than 15,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG, Pierce, Oshkosh Defense, McNeilus, IMT, Frontline, Jerr-Dan, Oshkosh Airport Products, CON-E-CO and London. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
