Spartan Motors completed the acquisition of Utilimaster Corporation

Spartan Motors designs, engineers and manufactures specialty chassis and vehicles for the recreational vehicle, fire truck, ambulance, emergency-rescue and defense/specialty markets. The company's brand names - Spartan, Crimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials, and Road Rescue - are known for quality, value, service and being the first to market with innovative products. The company employs approximately 1,000 at facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota and Texas. Spartan Motors reported sales of $844.4 million in 2008 and is focused on becoming a global leader in the manufacture of specialty vehicles and chassis.

Established in 1973, Utilimaster is a leading manufacturer of walk-in vans and commercial truck bodies for the delivery and service market place. As one of the most respected and trusted manufacturers of commercial vehicles, Utilimaster designs, develops and manufactures products to customer specifications for use in the package delivery, one-way truck rental, bakery/snack delivery, utility and linen/uniform rental businesses. The company serves a diverse customer base and also sells aftermarket parts and accessories. Utilimaster has approximately 550 employees and more than 550,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing capacity at its corporate headquarters in Wakarusa, Indiana.