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Product's 2007 launch provided purpose-built value unattainable on commercial chassis Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., will display its product line of purpose-built cabs and chassis, featuring the multi-functional Furion, in Booth #1203 at the International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire-Rescue International Conference (FRI) and Expo, August 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. Unveiled at FRI in August 2007, the Furion was designed specifically as an emergency rescue vehic...

Manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories including the stationwear for the fire department Superior Uniform Group declares regular quarterly cash dividend and increases stock repurchase authorization to 1,000,000 shares.Gerald M. Benstock, Chairman of the Board of Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that the Board of Directors had declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per share, payable Superio...

Enhanced models provide extraordinary reliability and ultra-bright lightStreamlight® announced it has introduced enhanced versions of its popular Stinger® LED and Stinger DS® LED rechargeable flashlights, providing hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts with extraordinary brightness and durability with new C4™ LED technology.Boasting up to 18,000 candela (peak beam intensity) and 140 lumens measured system output, the new lights nearly double the brightness of the earlier models...

Roco Rescue and Capital Safety, home of the DBI/SALA and Protecta brands of fall protection equipment, have formed a training alliance which will allow Roco to teach Capital Safety Fall Protection courses beginning this fall. These co-branded Capital Safety/Roco Fall Protection classes will be offered at the Roco Training Center (RTC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, beginning in September of 2008. Roco and Capital Safety will offer a series of Competent Person, Authorized Person and Competent Inspec...

  Bullard are partnering with the Firemen's Fund Insurance Company to provide U.S. fire departments with thermal imaging cameras In fire emergency situations, time and accuracy are of the essence, and the products firefighters use could mean the difference between life and death. Already a recognized leader in fire safety products, Bullard understands the importance of reliability, accuracy and durability to firefighter products when disaster strikes, which is why we la...

The company headquarters in Florida is bound to set new heights in apparel and uniform production    The operating results of the company show that the net sales are up by 5.9% and the net earnings up by 50%.Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, sales were $31,699,285, compared with 2007 second quarter sales of $29,938,498. Earnings from continuing o...

In September, the PANTHER ARFF, which has already captured numerous accolades, was awarded the IDEA (International Design Excellence Award) in gold.Development of the new PANTHER design was done in cooperation with Viennese innovation company Spirit Design. This innovation features state of the art technology, performance and safety.

Local firefighters conducted a hazardous materials drill using 'hazmat' suits provided by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics at the company's facility in Merrimack. Imagine this scenario: a forklift carrying several 55-gallon drums of a toxic chemical is involved in an accident. As the hazardous substance begins leaking to the ground, emergency crews are called to the scene. How will they respond?This very same scenario was reenacted on Thursday, June 26, as the Merrimack Fire Rescue organizatio...

Image Classic's new tradition series for men by Perfection Uniforms Perfection Uniforms has designed clothing to perform ergonomically, its 'EGC System' is intended to offer comfort, mobility, and extended wear life. Perfection Uniforms was chosen to Apparel Magazine's inaugural list of the industry's "Top 50 Innovators," for its continuing introductions of "high-tech performance characteristics into the unique market that it serves." Offering uniforms for police officers, e...

Rosenbauer International AG, the parent company of the Rosenbauer Group, has won an order from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of the Interior to supply a total of 130 fire fighting vehicles and technical fire safety equipment worth around30.0 m€. The vehicles to be supplied comprise Austrian-manufactured rescue pumpers, emergency tenders and air crash tenders for helipads, as well as industrial vehicles built in collaboration with the Group's US subsidiary General Safety in Wyoming, MN. The or...

Fire Vulcan LED® is lightest, most compact lantern in its classStreamlight® Inc., a leading flashlight manufacturer for fire and EMS uses, has introduced the Fire Vulcan® LED, an ultra-light rechargeable lantern featuring a C4™ LED for extreme brightness.Streamlight's newest lantern delivers a light intensity of 80,000 candela (peak central intensity), and, through the use of nanotechnology cell battery technology, weighs only 1.85 pounds, making it the lightest, most compact r...

On the first day of the NFPA World Safety Conference & Exposition Steve Korzeniowski, Technology Manager with DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise, and Tom Cortina, Executive Director of the Fire Fighting Foam Coalition, presented an update on environmental and regulatory issues related to fire fighting foams. The presentations focused on the EPA global stewardship program, as well as new regulations in Europe and Canada that require non-telomer foam stocks to be removed from service. The...

AMKUS, Inc. proudly introduces Wilde Fire Equipment as the new Authorized Distributor for Sales and Service in the territory of Eastern New York. AMKUS Rescue Systems has always been a very strong and critical part of the Fire and Rescue Services within New York State. Wilde Fire Equipment was associated with the AMKUS product line as it was developed in the late 1970's and early 80's. After many years, we are proud to reunite with Wilde Fire Equipment with all intentions of increasing and elev...

Chemguard will exhibit fire suppression foams equipment, and custom engineered systems in Booth 1033 at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) World Safety Conference & Exposition, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, June 2-4, 2008. IS0 9001:2000 certified, Chemguard provides foam concentrates, fire-fighting hardware, and engineered fire-fighting foam systems for industrial, military, municipal, offshore, petrochemical/energy, transportation/freight, and airport hangar...

The net earnings and net sales have moved upward as compared to the last year's first quarter operating results The results show an increase of 15.9% in net sales for the quarter and an increase of approximately 280% in net earnings in comparison to the last year. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, earnings from continuing operations were $914,808 or $14 per share (...

Pioneer in launching eco-friendly fabrics, Superior grabbed three 'Image of the Year' awards given by NAUMD Elements that helped Superior Uniform Group succeed in winning the awards included: moisture management fabric, bright athletic colors, and a “baseball motif” for all the uniforms. Superior Uniform Group, Inc. announced that it won three “Image of the Year Awards” from the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distribu...

Wolfpack Gear's Low Profile Hydration Pack, NFPA 1977, 2005 Edition compliant pack CAL FIRE receives the first 1,500 NFPA 1977 certified packsWolfpack Gear, Inc. recently introduced the first fire line hydration pack system to meet the stringent specifications of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Firefighting (1977, 2005 edition). Wolfpack Gear developed a line of fire line packs that set the standard...

New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) posthumously honored Tom Troutner of Niedner with its 2004 Manford Jerome Award for exemplary corporate leadership and unwavering support of NYSAFC programs to benefit New York's emergency services personnel. The award was presented to Troutner's son, Troy, who was accompanied by Niedner representatives Doug Orms and Clif McDaniel at the NYSAFC 98th Annual Conference banquet on June 12, 2004, in Liverpool, N.Y. The Manford Jerome Award was est...

"Professionals Serving Professionals" has been the motto of First Due Emergency Supply Company since it was organized in 1995 by President and Owner Joe Adelman. Northeast Regional Sales Manager for AMKUS, Bob Linster, chose First Due for their outstanding reputation and ability to meet the needs of Fire, EMS, Rescue and Police personnel in the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region. Bob commented: "First Due's emphasis is on the customer's needs through a highly driven sales force and the...

Superior Uniform Group joined the growing list of companies trading on the NASDAQ with trading symbol SGC Superior Uniform Group, Inc. manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and accessories will commence trading on ‘The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC®’. The trading symbol will remain “SGC”. Shares of Superior Uniform Group will no longer trade on the American Stock Exchange under the same symbol.   Michael Benstock, Chief Executive...

Superior Uniform Group is now one of the 3,200 companies (approx.) listed on an average on NASDAQ Effective March 24, 2008, the company will trade under the symbol NASDAQ:SGC. Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer of Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the decision to switch the listing of its common stock from the American Stock Exchange, where it has trad...

Perfection Uniforms strongly supports wear testing of its products resulting in the excellence and awards for them Perfection Uniforms again won the UNIVATOR Award created by UniformMarket to honor the best programs, ideas and innovations in the industry.In 2006, this Tennessee manufacturer launched its Ergonomic Garment Construction (EGC) System as part of its Matrix Series line of fabrics. Designed for Class B uniforms, Matrix features high-performance poly/co...

The company looks forward to report appreciably better sales and earnings from continuing operations in 2008 Superior Uniform Group, Inc. reports significantly higher earnings from continuing operations for 2007 Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and accessories, announced its fourth quarter and year-end operating results for 2007. The Company announced that for the year ended December 31, 2007, earnings from continuing operations wer...

Superior specializes in comprehensive uniform and apparel programs for fire, healthcare and hospitality industry The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per share, payable February 25, 2008 to shareholders of record February 13, 2008. Gerald M. Benstock, Chairman of the Board of Superior Uniform Group, Inc. manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories,  announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per shar...

The company anticipates stronger revenues and continuous improvement in the operating results Michael Benstock: "We are pleased to report an increase in our earnings this quarter despite a slight decrease in sales as a result of our continued emphasis on reducing operating costs and improving product sourcing." Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, sales were...

Superior specializes in comprehensive uniform programs to make it rule the roost in the uniforms industry The third quarter ended September 30, 2007, Superior Uniform Group’s net sales were $31,235,531 and net earnings were $1,217,372. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007, net sales were $31,235,531 compared with 2006 third quarter net sales of $33,440,168. N...

Superior has an outstanding reputation of providing quality garments and services to different sectors  Superior Uniform Group formed an alliance with the International Women’s Apparel Inc., a subsidiary of Hartmarx Corporation, to market and sell selected brands of clothing and accessories. Superior Uniform Group announces an exclusive alliance with International Women’s Apparel Inc., a subsidiary of Hartmarx Corporation to market and sell select branded clo...

A screenshot of the Unison web portal The new website from Unison Marketing Group will help in creating a better understanding between the company and consumers. The Unison Marketing Group is pleased to announce a new Web Site, which will act as a portal for information on all Unison brands, national sales affiliates, and valued dealer listings. The new web site, will be utilized to direct enduser, agency, dealer, or prospective clients in the proper manner relative to Uniso...

Perfection Uniforms produces image oriented performance apparel  Steve Gilkeson, VP of Marketing, talks about Perfection Uniform’s innovative approach to the uniform market.  Perfection Uniforms“Perfection has specialized in image oriented performance apparel for over 50 years, servicing such brands as L.L. Bean, as well as uniformed agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Our “high needle/high technology” expertise has led t...

Perfection Uniforms registered a record overall company growth rate of 44% in the first two quarters of 2007  Perfection Uniforms is pleased to announce that its signature PerfectionPerformanceSeries programs have been greatly expanded & reinforced. Perfection Uniforms is pleased to announce that its signature PerfectionPerformanceSeries programs have been greatly expanded & reinforced, spurred by overwhelming agency/wear test preference and Perfection Valued Dea...