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Pierce_FDIC2023_BannerPierce Manufacturing will kick off the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2023 with product and technology demonstrations and Innovation Theater presentations at an exhibit hall display on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

APPLETON, Wis. (April 20, 2023)Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced it will feature 13 of the most advanced fire apparatus showcasing an extensive scope of innovative features and the latest technology developments at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 27-29, 2023. Pierce’s exhibit will also include an Innovation Theater featuring expert presentations on these innovative technologies. Additional booth highlights include fire truck walkarounds and interactive opportunities to learn about the Pierce Volterra™ Platform of Electric Vehicles, Oshkosh® Striker® Volterra ARFF vehicle, the next generation Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC™), advanced technology including ClearSky™ telematics, PACCAR engines, and much more. Attendees will find Pierce’s display in a new location this year - exhibit hall (booth #5300) near the Capital Corridor. 

“Our team, alongside our dealer network, looks forward to FDIC as an opportunity to connect with firefighters, listen to their needs, and provide insight into our latest fire apparatus and technology advancements,” said Lisa Barwick, vice president of marketing for Oshkosh Corporation’s Vocational Segment. “Since its introduction, we’ve experienced incredible interest in the Volterra platform of electric vehicles, and we look forward to offering a first-hand view of both our municipal electric pumper and electric ARFF vehicle, along with many other leading-edge fire apparatus. Additionally, our Innovation Theater will offer booth visitors an educational deep dive into our progressive technology and solutions which support the fire service.”

Pierce_FDIC2023_InsetPierce’s FDIC 2023 Featured Fire Apparatus Include:

  • Oshkosh Striker Volterra Electric ARFF Vehicle
  • Velocity® Volterra Electric Pumper (Gilbert, Arizona)
  • Velocity PUC Pumper with flow capabilities up to 2000 gpm
  • Enforcer™ Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper (Jessamine County, Kentucky)
  • Saber® Pumper (Indianapolis, Indiana)
  • Enforcer Pumper (Evansville, Indiana)
  • Velocity Non-Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue (South Hill, Virginia)
  • Velocity Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower with mid-mount configuration (Huntsville, Alabama)
  • Velocity Ascendant 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower with mid-mount configuration (Chesapeake, Virginia)
  • Velocity Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder - Single Rear Axle (Leon Valley, Texas)
  • Enforcer Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder – Tandem Rear Axle (Douglas County, Georgia)
  • Velocity Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Tiller Aerial Ladder (South Salt Lake City, Utah)
  • Velocity 100' Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Platform (Lehigh Acres, Florida)

Pierce’s FDIC 2023 Innovation Theater Sessions will Include:

  • Educational sessions taking place Thursday, April 27 from 11:30am – 4:30pm and Friday, April 28, from 10:30am – 3:30pm
  • Topics will include:
    • Pierce Advanced Technology
    • Next Generation PUC Pump
    • Pierce Volterra Platform of Electric Vehicles
    • Pierce Custom Chassis
To stay connected with the latest Pierce innovation and apparatus displays, announcements, events, and more offered at FDIC, follow the up-to-the-minute happenings shared online at piercemfg.com, facebook.com/pierce, and the media resources page.
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About Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini pumpers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 17,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that the Company believes to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future financial position, business strategy, targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital expenditures, debt levels and cash flows, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “should,” “project” or “plan” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the Company's ability to successfully integrate the AeroTech acquisition and to realize the anticipated benefits associated with the same; the risks associated with international operations and sales, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act;  the Company’s ability to comply with complex laws and regulations applicable to U.S. government contractors; cybersecurity risks and costs of defending against, mitigating and responding to data security threats and breaches impacting the Company; the Company’s ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate other acquisitions and to realize the anticipated benefits associated with the same; and risks related to the Company’s ability to successfully execute on its strategic road map and meet its long-term financial goals. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update information contained in this news release. Investors should be aware that the Company may not update such information until the Company’s next quarterly earnings conference call, if at all.

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