Pierce Expands Dealer Territories in New York, Pennsylvania

Pierce Manufacturing announced an expansion of the dealer territories for Churchville Fire Equipment, Firematic Supply Company, and Glick Fire Equipment

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced an expansion of the dealer territories for Churchville Fire Equipment, headquartered in Churchville, New York; Firematic Supply Company of Long Island, New York; and Glick Fire Equipment, based in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. The three organizations have more than 90 years of combined experience representing Pierce Manufacturing.

Churchville Fire Equipment adds counties in central New York to its present territory of western New York State. Firematic Supply Company adds counties in north and east New York State in addition to its current territory of Connecticut and southeastern New York. Glick Fire Equipment expands to the northeast and now serves all counties in Pennsylvania.

“Churchville Fire Equipment, Firematic Supply Company and Glick Fire Equipment are three top-tier organizations, and are among the most respected Pierce dealerships in North America,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “Over many years, all three companies have proven themselves with outstanding sales, service and after-the-sale support. Pierce is proud to expand the responsibilities of each in the region.”

Founded in 1951, Churchville Fire Equipment has been a Pierce dealership for more than 40 years. An employee-owned company (including 95 percent current or former firefighters), Churchville Fire Equipment offers unmatched support and two state-of-the-art service facilities. This Pierce Service Brigade dealership features EVT certified mechanics, mobile service vehicles, metal fabrication equipment, and a $500,000 replacement parts inventory. Visit www.churchvillefire.com for more information.

Firematic Supply Company has represented Pierce for 35 years and is the recipient of Pierce’s 2014 Service Dealer of the Year award. The company offers comprehensive customer support through a complete mechanical service center and a factory-authorized pump service center, factory trained mechanics, custom fabrication and design, comprehensive testing resources and an extensive parts inventory. Firematic’s staff is renowned for developing unique solutions to complex challenges. Visit www.firematic.com for more information.

Glick Fire Equipment Company, Inc. has exclusively represented Pierce apparatus since 1998. The company provides the highest quality products and personalized service, with locations serving both eastern and western Pennsylvania. A Pierce Service Brigade dealership, Glick Fire Equipment is comprised of more than 58 team members including 22 factory-trained technicians of which 17 have achieved certified Pierce Master Technician level. The company offers mobile service capabilities from 11 full time road technicians, comprehensive customer training, and a $1,300,000 replacement parts inventory. Visit www.glickfire.com for more information.

 

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