APPLETON, Wis. (August 28, 2024) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and MAXIMETAL, both Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) businesses, are pleased to announce a significant fleet purchase by the Township of Langley Fire Department (TLFD) in British Columbia, Canada. Sold through Pierce dealer, Commercial Emergency Equipment, this unique deal combines stock and new-build apparatus, Pierce and MAXIMETAL products, and both custom and commercial chassis to provide a comprehensive solution tailored to the department's needs.
The purchase focuses on apparatus standardization, which aims to minimize repair and service time, reduce training and familiarization periods, and enhance overall efficiency. The decision to
move towards Pierce and MAXIMETAL’s high-quality equipment marks a deliberate departure from the previous focus, resulting in significant cost savings and reduced risk for the municipality.
"This project demonstrates our ability as Canada’s largest emergency apparatus dealer to respond to customer needs by leveraging multiple product lines within the Oshkosh Corporation family and coordinating efforts across three production facilities, said Mike Feduniw, sales manager – West, at Commercial Emergency Equipment. “Only a Pierce and MAXIMETAL dealer could execute such a complex deal in the current manufacturing climate."
The fleet purchase includes a mix of stock and custom apparatus to meet TLFD's diverse needs:
- (3) Stock MAXI Saber® Pumpers
- (3) Custom MAXI Saber Pumpers
- (1) Pierce Stock Enforcer™ Non-Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue
- (1) Enforcer Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Tower
- (1) Enforcer Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Ladder
- (2) MAXIMETAL Ford F550 Mini Pumpers
TLFD Fire Chief Jason de Roy emphasized the importance of this partnership by stating, "Just over ten years ago, our department moved to Pierce fire apparatus for our aerials and also purchased a pumper to evaluate Pierce engines, which have become revered by our first responders for their performance and reliability. Our past purchases, as well as this recent large fleet purchase, attest to our belief in the exceptional value and top quality of apparatus provided by Pierce and MAXIMETAL."
The Township of Langley Fire Department, a career/paid-on-call composite department, operates seven halls and anticipates approximately 9,000 calls in 2024. With approximately 200 firefighters and plans to recruit 33 more by 2027, TLFD continues to expand its capabilities to serve its growing community – one of the fastest growing municipalities in Western Canada. The department serves 150,000 residents and manages a mix of urban and rural response areas totaling 122 square miles within the Metro Vancouver Regional District.
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 MAXIMETAL
Maxi-Mètal, Inc. (MAXIMETAL), a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (OSK), is based in Saint-Georges, an hour south of Quebec City. Founded in 1983, MAXIMETAL is a dynamic, innovative Canadian company with 40 years of experience designing and manufacturing optimized intervention vehicles. The company’s core specialty lies in two product families: MAXI Fire trucks and MAXI Utility trucks. Our mission: To support those who keep our families safe and comfortable by designing and building vehicles that stand out for their quality and ingenuity. To learn more about MAXIMETAL, visit www.maximetal.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®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
About Commercial Emergency Equipment
Commercial Emergency Equipment, a part of the Commercial Group of Companies, is Canada’s expert supplier of emergency equipment. Commercial Emergency Equipment is the authorized dealer for Pierce, BME Fire Trucks, MAXIMETAL, and Oshkosh Airport Products apparatus from Ontario to BC including all Canadian Territories. With a 75-year history, 350+ employees across Canada in 13 total locations, and 250,000+ sq. ft. of combined production and service space, Commercial has an unmatched parts, service, training, testing, and support network for emergency apparatus. For more information, visit www.comemerg.ca.
