Upgrades to production flow, paint capacity, safety systems and warehousing strengthen Pierce’s ability to meet rising demand for custom fire apparatus.
BRADENTON, Fla. (February 10, 2026) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced a new phase of strategic facility enhancements at its Bradenton, Florida location, building on recently announced investments at its Appleton, Wisconsin manufacturing campus. In total, Pierce is investing approximately $150 million across its facilities including approximately $70 million invested to date. Pierce has also added 800 new U.S. jobs and is still hiring. Together, these growth initiatives demonstrate Pierce’s continued commitment to expanding production capacity, improving operational efficiency and delivering high-quality fire apparatus to firehouses faster.
The Bradenton investments are designed to enhance quality, production flow, safety and ergonomics for team members, while increasing capacity to help meet growing demand for Pierce fire apparatus. A key component of this effort is the addition of a 185,000 square foot facility located near Pierce’s Florida campus, representing part of the previously announced 500,000+ square feet of new space planned to support increased fire apparatus production. The new space will enable expanded material storage and kitting, improved production flow and enhanced training capabilities. Together with related process improvements, the facility is expected to be operational by mid-2026.
Pierce is also investing in expanded paint operations at the Bradenton campus to support higher capacity, improved production consistency and exceptional quality. The project includes the addition of new booth space and material-handling enhancements that will streamline workflows and support continued growth.
“Our growing team in Bradenton plays a critical role in delivering the quality and craftsmanship our customers expect,” said Marty Bass, President, Pierce Manufacturing. “Over the past several years, Pierce has significantly expanded its Florida workforce and production capability. These investments reflect our continued focus on building high-quality apparatus, supporting our team members, strengthening our operations and positioning Pierce to meet customer demand well into the future.”
In addition, the Bradenton campus is undergoing site infrastructure improvements, including expanded parking capacity, improved traffic flow and enhanced security features, supporting a safe and efficient environment for team members and visitors.
For more information on Pierce fire apparatus and manufacturing operations, visit www.piercemfg.com.
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