Date: January 24, 2012

RE:  Sutphen chooses Ohio based Company for new sales configurator software

Sutphen Corporation announced today that they have contracted with TDCI, an Ohio based software technology Company, to implement its next generation dealer quoting and ordering system.

TDCI has been providing enterprise solutions and services since 1992.  Their BuyDesign® product configurator will be customized to Sutphen's exact specifications and integrate seamlessly with other software within the Company's operations. 

"We are very pleased to be working with such a respected Columbus company as Sutphen," said Dan DeMuth, TDCI President. "We're excited about the opportunity to help Sutphen deploy a solution that will make it even easier for their dealers to configure, price and quote Sutphen custom emergency response vehicles, and help streamline the process of submitting orders for those vehicles to production."

"We are excited to be moving forward with our project to deploy new configuration software here at Sutphen" says Ken Creese, Director of Sales and Marketing for Sutphen.  "Our decision to award the business to TDCI is exciting to say the least.  BuyDesign will play a key role in the continued growth of our company.  There are not a lot of companies in the US that have configuration software capable of handling products as complex as a custom fire truck.  We are fortunate to have an industry leader here in Columbus.  Being able to keep our dollars here in Ohio and specifically Columbus played a major role in our decision process.  The other two companies in the running for the business are located in Cincinnati and Chicago.  Neither of these Cities buys our fire apparatus.  We did not lose sight of the fact that the City of Columbus does buy our products.  We will spend in excess of $450,000 dollars.  Keeping the money in our community where our employees live and raise families makes sense."  

Sutphen expects to be in the development phase of this project for the next 6 to 8 months as it prepares to launch the new software out to its distribution network.  The company will work closely with the team from TDCI during the development and implementation process. 

Sutphen Corporation is an Ohio based privately held, family owned business that manufactures custom built emergency response vehicles.  The company's headquarters are located in suburban Dublin, Ohio northwest of Columbus. 

For more information contact the sales office or visit www.sutphen.com.

You can now Download or Print your 2012 Sutphen Calendar!  Click below to view in PDF format.

Sutphen 2012 Calendar

http://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/index/display/article-display/8876155850/articles/fire-apparatus/volume-16/issue-11/departments/special-delivery/nonhydranted-area-leads-to-unique-rig-design-in-fort-lee-new-jersey.html

Check out this great article on Firehouse.com on Fuller Road FD's new SPH 100.  Written by Tom Shand, this article touches on many of the SPH 100's amazing features.

http://www.firehouse.com/topic/emergency-vehicles-and-operation/innovative-rigs-street-fuller-road-s-100-foot-tower

Sutphen Corporation is one again proud to sponsor Lorenzo Abundiz in his mission to raise awareness and find a cure for firefighting related cancers.  

Lorenzo has battled and survived two types of these cancers and has organized this mission along with the support of his wife Peggy.  The Code 3 Crew departed from Ripon, CA on the 14th of March and will be travelling across the country making stops at several host departments to spread their mission of hope and collect names of thier brothers and sisters who have fallen victim to cancer. 

"We at Sutphen are very proud to be able to assist Lorenzo and family in this mission again this year."  Says Alissa McGlone, Marketing Coordinator for Sutphen Corporation.  "Firefighters risk so much to save the lives of others.  It just seemed like the right thing to do, to support the cause and show how much we appreciate everything they go through and risk."

The Code 3 Crew will bring their trip full circle, again stopping at various departments, and return back to Los Angeles with a welcome home reception. 

For more information on the mission please visit http://www.code3foracure.com/

Sutphen has a long history in the fire service industry.  In business since 1890, the Sutphen Corporation has never been owned or operated by anyone other than a Sutphen family member.  Sutphen is also well known as a leader of innovation in the aerial ladder and platform market.  At FRI 2010 in Chicago, IAFC TV's Steve Goldfine stopped by the booth to talk with Ken Creese, Director of Sales and Marketing for Sutphen Corporation, to talk a little bit about the history and the future of the Company.

Click on the link to watch the video.

http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/iafc/100824/default.cfm?id=12741&type=flv&test=0&live=0

Sutphen Corporation announced today that FAS Emergency Vehicles will be their new dealer in Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California. 

Based out of Laguna Hills, California, FAS Emergency Vehicles is a family owned and operated business, dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services available in the emergency response industry.

FAS Emergency Vehicles President Mike Virnig states, "We are pleased
to be affiliated with Sutphen and the 120 years of history that it represents.  The
quality of Sutphen products and its continuous family ownership are just what the
fire industry in the Southwest is looking for at this time.  All of us at
FAS Emergency Vehicles are excited about the opportunity to represent
Sutphen in this region. We represent a select number of manufacturers that produce the highest quality products available today."

Mike further explains, "Our mission is to see that each individual customer's expectations are not only met but exceeded and that we always treat everyone as we would expect to be treated ourselves. We value family above business and encourage a home/work balance and always consider the impact our actions have on our families. We are loyal to our customers, with a hope to gain loyalty from them."

"This is a great opportunity for us." says Ken Creese, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Sutphen Corporation.  "Over the last few years, our customer base in the Western Region has continued to grow.  We needed a distributor in that region that could be an extension of our corporate support.  Someone who can be hands on with the customer, in all aspects of the relationship.  Sutphen is very committed to growing our market presence in the Southwest United States and further developing our brand in that region.  Teaming up with Mike and his organization at FAS Emergency Vehicles gives us solid footing to do just that.  We are planning some very aggressive marketing in the coming months leading up to the Fire House World Show in San Diego next February where we will debut a new product specifically designed to help further our sales efforts in that region" 

Sutphen Corporation is an Ohio based privately held, family owned business that manufactures custom built emergency response vehicles.  The company's headquarters are located in suburban Dublin, Ohio northwest of Columbus. 

For more information contact the sales office or visit www.sutphen.com.

You can now Download or Print your 2010 Sutphen Calendar!  Click below to view in PDF format.

Sutphen 2010 Calendar

For Immediate Release

Date: September 30, 2009

RE: Sutphen Announces New Dealer for Louisiana

Sutphen Corporation announced today that 5 Alarm Fire Apparatus is their new distributor for the State of Louisiana. 

5 Alarm Fire Apparatus, based out of Houma, LA has been servicing, repairing, and refurbishing fire apparatus since March of 1992.    The company began building brush trucks and small rescues in April of 1995.  Today they supply firefighting and rescue equipment to fire departments all over Louisiana.

5 Alarm Fire Apparatus representative David Daigle states; "We are very excited to begin this new partnership with Sutphen.  Becoming a part of the Sutphen family allows 5 Alarm Fire Apparatus to offer fire departments a complete line of firefighting apparatus.  From brush trucks to aerial platforms, no matter how small or how big, we now have the capability to meet the needs of Louisiana's fire departments."

"Sutphen Corporation is proud to welcome 5 Alarm Fire Apparatus to our sales team." Says Ken Creese, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Company.  "We feel that having such a prominent Louisiana distributor will be beneficial in increasing our exposure in the State.  Having a company on board that not only handles sales, but also has the capability to service apparatus is a key element in total customer satisfaction."

5 Alarm Fire Apparatus will host an open house at their facility on Friday October 16, 2009 from 10am – 3pm.  A wide variety of apparatus will be on display, including several Sutphen units.

Sutphen Corporation is an Ohio based privately held, family owned business that manufactures custom built emergency response vehicles.  The company's head quarters are located in suburban Amlin, Ohio northwest of Columbus. 

For more information contact 5 Alarm Fire Apparatus at 800-256-1412 or visit www.sutphen.com.