Mt. Vernon, MO – Reyco Granning announced the production of its fifty thousandth independent front suspension (IFS). The company has been producing IFS modules for the motorhome, firetruck, and bus markets since 1994.  Reyco has the broadest heavy vehicle IFS offering in the world with gross axle weight ratings ranging from 10,000 to 24,000 lb.

The majority of systems shipped today are installed on Spartan motorhome chassis models: K4 605, K3 605, K3 500, & K2 450.  These are all equipped with up to 58-degrees of wheel cut for exceptional maneuverability to match the superior ride and handling performance.

“Producing 50,000 IFS modules in custom vehicle applications is a significant milestone,” said Reyco President John Stuart.  “We are proud of our legacy of providing solutions to our customers. We are 100% focused on suspension technology.”

For more information on Reyco Granning and its products, please visit our website at www.reycogranning.com

About Reyco Granning
Reyco Granning designs and manufactures suspension systems used by specialty trailer & specialty vehicle OEMs, including RV, Fire, Rescue, and Bus markets.  Headquartered in Mt. Vernon, MO, Reyco brings over 90 years of proven product quality, durability, and reliability. Visit Reyco at www.reycogranning.com

Corpus Christi (TX) Fire Department is proceeding with plans to build a nearly $9 million fire station after city councilors discussed a time line for the project which was initially approved in November 2020, according to a report published by Virtual Builders Exchange.

According to the report, the new Fire Station No. 3 will be 13,000 square feet, have five bays which will allow apparatus to run out front and rear exits of the building and will be designed to separate firefighters from toxic and hazardous contaminants and materials.

The fire department expect to hire an architect later this summer to design the station which is expected to take four to six months, according to the report.

Half the money for the project is expected to come from the American Rescue Plan Act with the remaining coming from certificates of obligation, according to the report.

Norwich (NY) Fire Department is considering buying a second-hand ladder after one became available in nearby Fayetteville, according to a report published by The Evening Sun.

Fayetteville, in an agreement with Manlius will be buying four brand new trucks as part of a new municipal agreement that states they will respond to each other’s fires, according to the newspaper.

Because of the agreement, a 2006 Pierce aerial, that is reportedly in very good condition, is now available to Norwich for $385,000, according to the newspaper, compared to a replacement cost of more than $1.1 million.

Fayetteville has given Norwich the right of first refusal and is holding off on advertising until Norwich decides whether it wants the aerial or not, according to the newspaper.

The Houston (TX) Fire Department recently placed into service a new, custom-built ladder truck at Station 28 in southwest Houston.

The 2021 apparatus is a 105-foot aerial unit manufactured by Spartan.  It’s able to move up to 1,500 gallons per minute. The interior seats eight firefighters and came fully equipped with tools, radios, air packs, and saws at a total price of $1,740,000.

The funding was approved by city officials to replace the previous unit, which was destroyed in a fire.

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