HORTON TO UNVEIL 17,000TH UNIT AT FDIC INTERNATIONAL
Horton invites media outlets to schedule one-on-one time with Dave Marshall
INDIANAPOLIS — On the windshield of Horton Emergency Vehicles’ latest ambulance, the number “17000” was scrawled on the left corner of the glass where the production number typically goes on a vehicle making its way down the Horton line. Come April 18- 23, 2016, Horton will celebrate this number at FDIC International 2016 among the world’s largest gathering of fire professionals. The milestone marks Horton’s 17,000th vehicle to roll off the production line in the last 48 years.
The Jerome Township Division of Fire (Union County, Ohio) will take ownership of Horton’s 17,000th vehicle following FDIC. The township enlisted Horton, the leading manufacturer of custom ambulances since 1968, to build its one-of-a-kind Model 623 Medium Duty vehicle, built on a Freightliner chassis.
The Horton Model 623 offered Jerome Township the best choice when considering potential hilly terrain or long treks to the hospital. And just like every other Horton Medium Duty vehicle, Jerome Township’s unit came standard with Horton’s exclusive occupant protection system (HOPS), extra sound and thermal protection, a multiplexed electrical system, and the VI-Tech mounting system, which provides for a smoother, more quiet ride.
By pure coincidence, Horton hit the 17,000th mark just before FDIC, similar to the 16,000th milestone the company reached in time for EMS Week 2014.
“We can’t plan orders. It’s just a happy coincidence, and actually, happenstance doesn’t usually happen among industry leaders, like Horton,” said Dave Marshall, Brand Manager. “We complete an average of two vehicles per working day, and when you look at our long history with townships, like Jerome, it’s easy to see how we deliver in the ambulance industry, time and time again. Not to mention, Horton has an international footprint that continues to grow.”
Jerome Township, founded in 1821 in Plain City, Ohio, has looked to Horton for more than 20 years for its vehicle needs. Meanwhile, Horton’s 16,000th unit was delivered to Delaware County EMS (DCEMS), a repeat customer of Horton’s, going on 40 years.
“Our customer relationships are essential to our success,” Marshall said. “Without this trust, we would have never bridged this number. Just think about it — 17,000 vehicles. It’s amazing to think we have that many ambulances helping save lives every day. That kind of trust is amazing.”
And at the same time, Horton has earned that loyalty. In fact, the company is known for its innovations, in part thanks to founder Carl Horton, who built the first-ever van ambulance, which pioneered the industry’s shift from hearse-based transport to today’s modern-age ambulance.
Carl Horton also used the recession to switch from the standard bay-build system to an assembly line process, cutting the industry-standard 60-day build in practically half the time. Today, the Horton brand continues to find efficiencies, relying on the latest technology to push the brand into the forefront.
“Two years down the road, I wouldn’t be surprised if we’ll be talking about Horton’s 18,000th unit,” Marshall said.
During FDIC International, Horton has dedicated a block of time for interested media outlets to arrange one-on-one interviews with Dave Marshall to talk about Horton’s latest innovations in conjunction with its unprecedented history. Horton, which is part of REV Group, Inc., a manufacturer of 23 industry-leading motor vehicles, will share almost 20,000 square feet of booth space (Booth 5300) with four of its sister ambulance brands (Wheeled Coach, Road Rescue, America Emergency Vehicles and McCoy Miller Emergency Vehicles), as well as E-ONE, a REV manufacturer of fire vehicles.
Media and prospects can contact Matt Minerd at 614-493-7928 to coordinate an exclusive block of time during the FDIC show.
About Horton Emergency Vehicles
Headquartered in Grove City, Ohio, Horton Emergency Vehicles is a leading manufacturer of custom-built ambulances. Horton is apart of REV Group, a company consisting of 23 specialty vehicles brands that combine for more than 300,000 vehicles on the roads today. Since 1968, Horton has dedicated itself to the highest standards of quality, safety and customer satisfaction. Further information on Horton is available online at www.hortonambulance.com or via phone at 1-800-282-5113.
About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group, Inc., formerly Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), is a +$1.7 billion
manufacturer of industry-leading motor vehicle brands serving recreation, commercial, fire and emergency markets. Within the commercial division, REV offers a full lineup of buses, sweepers, terminal trucks and mobility conversion vehicles. The Fire and Emergency division offers a complete line of fire apparatus and ambulance vehicles. Within the recreational vehicle division, the company produces motorized RVs under several of the industry's most iconic brands. For more information, visit revgroup.com.
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Matt Minerd, REV Ambulance Group Matt.Minerd@revrvgroup.com 614-493-7928