07 January 2009 Ferrara Sets Sales Records In 2008Holden, LA – Chris Ferrara, founder and CEO of Ferrara Fire Apparatus, announced that 2008 sales at the Louisiana emergency vehicle manufacturer rose nearly 40%, as compared to 2007. Ferrara set sales records in their Inferno XD and Igniter XD custom chassis, aerial apparatus and the specialty vehicles market. Especially strong was the company’s 4th quarter, which saw record sales of over $65 million. Additionally, the company’s refurb and service center, located adjacent to the main manufacturing facility, had a significant increase over the previous year’s sales in terms of trucks refurbished and dollar amount. Commenting on his company’s success, Ferrara said, “We feel very fortunate in a time when many say the economy is soft, to have our sales show a significant increase. The market is extremely competitive and we have to work hard for each and every sale. Our company has a reputation of building heavy duty fire apparatus that are custom designed for each fire department. This reputation has enabled us to be successful in today’s marketplace, as everyone is looking for the most value for their budget.” Ferrara Fire Apparatus builds a complete line of fire and emergency vehicles, including their premium Inferno XD and Igniter XD custom chassis, pumpers and tankers, rear and mid-mount aerial ladders and platforms, rescue vehicles, incident command trailers, brush trucks, airport vehicles and the multi-purpose Strong Arm fire-rescue vehicle. Ferrara Fire Apparatus has long been considered a leading innovator in the fire and emergency vehicle industry. Their Inferno XD and Igniter XD are some of the most rugged custom fire chassis, with available firefighter safety devices such as Roll Cage Cab Construction, Crash Tested Cabs and Bodies, On-Site Tilt Table Testing, Roll Stability Control, Complete Airbag Protection, Smart Wheel steering systems and more. For more information on the company please contact Paul Christiansen, Marketing Director, at 800.443.9006, via e-mail at paul.christiansen@ferrarafire.com or by regular mail at Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., PO Box 249, Holden, LA 70744. |