September 13, 2011

During these unique times both KME and our KME Sales Representatives continue strong commitment to our customers through investments and diversifications. Over the last few years, KME has invested millions of dollars into new products, remodeled facilities, additional support staff and numerous capital expenditures. We’re pleased to report our nationwide network of sales representatives are growing along with us. Here are just a few highlights of some of the investments being made:

Fire and Rescue Apparatus (http://www.fireandrescueproducts.com/) has recently expanded its operation that now includes sales and service to western Pennsylvania via its New Stanton location. These strategically located, Fire and Rescue Apparatus sales and service centers for eastern, central and western PA provide KME customers with unmatched customer services that include in-house service, parts, fabrication and road service capabilities.

Fire Trucks Unlimited (http://www.firetrucksunlimited.com/) KME’s Sales Representative for Nevada, Arizona and Utah, recently moved into their new 10,000 sq ft facility on 4 acres complete with the 3rd largest paint booth in Nevada. Fire Trucks Unlimited offers a full range of services up to and including complete refurbishments. With in-house service, parts, fabrication, paint, road service units and refurbishment capabilities Fire Trucks Unlimited can further support our KME customers with one stop sales and service needs.

Gorman Emergency Vehicles and Saulsbury Davis Companies (http://www.gormanent.com/content/pages/emergency_vehicles) have combined resources to cover eastern and central New York under the Gorman Emergency Vehicles banner. By combining resources in a coordinated effort, allows the sales and service teams to further increase the focus on KME customer’s new truck and service needs. We are pleased to see a continued commitment by Gorman Emergency Vehicles to expand its capabilities. Gorman Emergency Vehicles is a complete sales and service operation with in-house service, parts, fabrication, paint, and road service and refurbishment capabilities.

Bulldog Fire Apparatus has expanded its sales and service capabilities into eastern Connecticut. KME is please to have Bulldog Fire Apparatus invest in the resources necessary to meet KME customer’s needs. Bulldog Fire Apparatus is a complete sales and service operations with in-house service, parts, fabrication, paint, road service and refurbishment capabilities.

Mac’s Fire and Safety (http://www.macsfire.com/) recently finished construction on an 11,000 sq foot expansion. This new building will help Mac’s Fire and Safety to further increase sales and service abilities for KME customers in central and southern Illinois.

These investments are part of the KME team’s dedication to stability, longevity and reliability for our customers. Our continual reinvestment into our companies by both the factory and our Representatives has allowed for steady growth so that we’re here to serve our customers today and for future generations. It’s not just a business; it’s our family’s commitment.