MCB Awarded Public Purchasing Contract through HGACBuy

Rock Rapids, IA—Maintainer Custom Bodies was awarded a contract with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for many variations of their popular MCB Rescue and Emergency Vehicles. Fire and Rescue departments now have access to MCB’s competitive pricing through HGACBuy.com. HGACBuy is free to join for municipalities, cities and other government agencies throughout the United States. Members enjoy a more efficient and cost effective method of satisfying bid process requirements.

“H-GAC members now have access to MCB walk-around and walk-in rescue trucks,” explains MCB Sales Manager David Wunderlin, “as well as our Quick Attack, Combination Rescue, and Mobile Command Vehicles. Standard packages are available, but departments can also choose various options and accessories to meet their needs.”

For more information, visit www.mcbfire.com or www.hgacbuy.com.

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