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Wyoming, Minn., March 16, 2023 – Rosenbauer America announced today that it will partner with IKON Fire, LLC for apparatus sales and service in the states of Colorado and Wyoming. The partnership is effective immediately.

Established by Super Vacuum Mfg. Co., Inc., an industry leader in the manufacturing, sales and service of fire equipment, IKON Fire brings more than 50 years of apparatus sales and service to the region. Thanks to its central location in Fort Collins, Colo., just 70 miles north of Denver, Colorado and Wyoming departments now have a close resource for sales and service of Rosenbauer apparatus and equipment sales.

“Rosenbauer is thrilled to welcome IKON Fire to our dealer network to serve customers in Colorado and Wyoming,” said Mark Fusco, President of Rosenbauer America. “IKON is well known and respected throughout the fire industry for the highest levels of integrity and customer service. IKON has convenient brick-and-mortar and mobile service options available for customers throughout Colorado and Wyoming.”

IKON is equally excited about the partnership. “We are proud to represent Rosenbauer and the company’s 150- year-old reputation. We share in Rosenbauer’s mission of saving lives and protecting property,” IKON Fire President Ron Weinmeister said. “We are excited to be an authorized dealer of Rosenbauer’s fire apparatus line, especially its aerial lineup. Colorado and Wyoming are experiencing amazing growth, and these vehicles will serve our community well.

Staffed by EVT-certified technicians, IKON’s 160,000-sq.-ft. facility provides chassis, engine and driveline service, as well as accident repair and fire pump maintenance. “Our Fort Collins service center is ready and equipped to service Rosenbauer customers immediately,” Weinmeister said.

IKON plans to display Rosenbauer demo units at the Fire Leadership Challenge, hosted by the Colorado State Fire Chiefs in Keystone, Colo., in mid-October 2023.

“IKON was a natural choice for Rosenbauer to partner with, making IKON Fire, LLC the premium authorized Rosenbauer sales and service dealership for Colorado and Wyoming,” Fusco finished.

About IKON Fire

IKON Fire is a fire apparatus and equipment dealer in Colorado and Wyoming, offering the Rosenbauer fire apparatus line, including aerials, pumpers and tankers. A company of Super Vacuum Mfg. Co., Inc., IKON’s sales team and service center is situated in Fort Collins, Colo. To learn more about IKON Fire, visit www.ikonfire.com.

About Rosenbauer America

Rosenbauer is the world’s leading manufacturer of custom fire apparatus and equipment. Rosenbauer offers

the industry’s most comprehensive line of advanced custom and commercial pumpers, heavy rescues, tenders,

mini and rescue pumpers, aerial ladders and platforms featuring SMART Aerial™ Technology, and the RTX fully electric fire truck.

For more information, contact your local Rosenbauer dealer or visit www.RosenbauerAmerica.com, Facebook, and YouTube.