News

DFW_Featured (1)

Subscribe to news

Oshkosh Striker 6 X 6 Delivered To Phoenix Sky Harbor International

Posted by Sample HubSpot User on Dec 11, 2012 12:00:00 AM
Sample HubSpot User
Find me on:
LinkedIn

OSHKOSH STRIKER 6 X 6 DELIVERED TO PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL; JOINS ALL-OSHKOSH ARFF FLEET 

OSHKOSH, WIS.(December 11, 2012) – Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), placed an Oshkosh® Striker® 6 x 6 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle into service at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The Striker will join a pair of Striker 8 x 8 vehicles already on frontline duty.

“When we started this process, we looked at several different ARFF trucks at trade shows – and we have owned various brands throughout the years – but our team liked the Striker best,” said Elizabeth Hendel, Phoenix Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief, ARFF. “Our firefighters like the roomy cab and having all controls within easy reach, as well as the firefighting systems and structural firefighting package for mop-up operations.”

The Striker 6 X 6 model is equipped with proprietary technologies such as Oshkosh TAK-4® independent suspension, triple agent firefighting capabilities and Command Zone™ advanced electronics for enhanced maneuverability, firefighting power and reliability. The new PHX Striker features the Oshkosh Snozzle high reach extendable turret (HRET), forward looking infrared camera for enhanced visibility, and a structural firefighting package with easy to reach crosslays.

“One of the biggest complaints, when I got to this position several years ago, was that our [prior] ARFF fleet wasn’t keeping up with the time,” said Chief Hendel. “Most of the trucks were in the shop, we couldn’t get them quickly repaired, and it was costing too much money to keep that fleet in service. The city’s fleet management team and mechanics like Oshkosh’s service and support after the sale. That’s really critical.”

“We understand the importance of delivering top notch products as well as 24/7 support after the sale,” said Jeff Resch, Oshkosh Corporation Airport Products vice president and general manager. “Without both, you can’t be successful in this business over the long term. And we are fully committed to our customers.”

 DSC_0959-(1).JPG

Photo caption: The Oshkosh® Striker® 6 x 6 (right) is the newest member of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International ARFF team, and is shown alongside a pair of Striker 8 x 8 vehicles.

Topics: ARFF

About Oshkosh Airport Products

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and world-class 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 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.

# # #