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Pierce_Reliant_Banner2Expanding its reach, Reliant Fire Apparatus will now represent Pierce Manufacturing across all of Wisconsin and Iowa, enhancing service and support for fire departments throughout the region.

APPLETON, Wis. (December 4, 2024) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced today Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. has expanded its exclusive Pierce dealership territory to include all of Wisconsin in addition to its current coverage of southern Wisconsin and Iowa. This expansion exemplifies Reliant Fire Apparatus’ position as a leading provider of fire apparatus sales and service across the region.

Reliant Fire Apparatus has been a trusted Pierce dealer since its founding in 1994, delivering exceptional customer service, expert guidance, and reliable support to fire departments. Headquartered in Slinger, Wisconsin, with a second facility in Des Moines, Iowa, the company’s dedicated team is well-versed in fire department operations and is committed to meeting the unique needs of its customers.

“For the past thirty years, Reliant Fire Apparatus has set the standard for reliable service and customer care,” said Bob Schulz, president of Pierce Manufacturing. “Their team embodies the values Pierce is known for: integrity, innovation, and a commitment to empowering fire departments to serve their communities. We are excited to see Reliant bring their expertise to all of Wisconsin.”

Reliant Fire Apparatus’ dedication to customer service is emphasized by its state-of-the-art service center in Slinger, Wisconsin, and its extensive mobile service capabilities, including preventive maintenance and routine repairs, pump testing, and emergency repairs. The company’s expansion is expected to enhance its ability to serve fire departments with faster response times, expanded resources, and unparalleled expertise and communication.

“Reliant Fire Apparatus has always focused on building trust and providing the highest level of support to our customers,” said Brett Krueger, CEO of Reliant Fire Apparatus. “This opportunity to serve fire departments across all of Wisconsin aligns with our mission to support our customers so they can focus on their mission.  Reliant embodies a customer-first approach by delivering prompt, responsive, and dependable sales and service support through our dedicated team.  We are excited to strengthen this commitment across Wisconsin as we continue to grow our partnership with Pierce Manufacturing.”

Reliant Fire Apparatus is committed to maintaining its exceptional standards as it integrates its new territory. Plans include increasing sales and service support, recruiting additional team members, and deploying Pierce-certified technicians to ensure every departments’ needs are met.

For more information about Pierce Manufacturing and Reliant Fire Apparatus, visit www.piercemfg.com or www.reliantfire.com.
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Posted: Dec 4, 2024 9:30:00 AM by Pierce Mfg.

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About Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini pumpers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.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 over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that the Company believes to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future financial position, business strategy, targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital expenditures, debt levels and cash flows, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “should,” “project” or “plan” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the Company's ability to successfully integrate the AeroTech acquisition and to realize the anticipated benefits associated with the same; the risks associated with international operations and sales, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act;  the Company’s ability to comply with complex laws and regulations applicable to U.S. government contractors; cybersecurity risks and costs of defending against, mitigating and responding to data security threats and breaches impacting the Company; the Company’s ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate other acquisitions and to realize the anticipated benefits associated with the same; and risks related to the Company’s ability to successfully execute on its strategic road map and meet its long-term financial goals. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update information contained in this news release. Investors should be aware that the Company may not update such information until the Company’s next quarterly earnings conference call, if at all.

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