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Pierce Manufacturing will kick off the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) Exhibition in Indianapolis, Ind. with announcements at their Lucas Oil Stadium display on April 26, 2018 at 11:15 am.

APPLETON, Wis. (April 17, 2018) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, will display the latest innovations and apparatus during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) Exhibition on April 26 – 28, 2018 in Indianapolis, Ind. The main display will once again be at the entrance of Lucas Oil Stadium. While some innovations will be a surprise for show attendees, the display will include a clean cab pumper designed using feedback and research provided by workplace health and carcinogen reduction advocates. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity experience a rapid configurator that provides authentic, engineered approval drawings in less than ten minutes. Pierce will also have a display in the Indianapolis Convention Center where they’ll be showcasing their aftermarket capabilities with tech talks on the hour, every hour. 

“Last year’s introduction of our new class of aerials redefined what is possible, and our latest apparatus and technology advancements continue to set the bar for superior performance, efficiency and safety,” said Mike Dufrane, vice president of sales and marketing, Pierce Manufacturing. “The Pierce team is committed to identifying critical needs and developing progressive features that aid firefighters in their lifesaving work.”  

Show attendees will not want to miss the opening announcement taking place on Thursday, April 26th at 11:15 am (EDT) in Pierce’s central core location near the entrance of Lucas Oil Stadium (booth #8807). Also, on Friday, April 27th at 1:00 pm (EDT), the Pierce booth at Lucas Oil Stadium will host the opening ceremony for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) 9/11 Stair Climb event that will begin with a ceremony at 1:00 pm. The 9/11 Stair Climb is a way for attendees to honor and remember those in the fire service community who selflessly gave their lives, so others might live. Last year, more than 700 participants paid tribute by climbing or walking the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center.

“It is incredible to see the power of the fire service community representing their fellow firefighters during the annual 9/11 Stair Climb at FDIC,” Dufrane said. “I’m inspired each year by the commitment climbers and the NFFF put forth to honor their fallen brothers and sisters.”

Those interested in staying connected with the latest and greatest Pierce innovation and apparatus displays, announcements, events, Tech Talks, and more offered at FDIC, can follow the up-to-the-minute happenings shared online at piercemfg.com and facebook.com/pierce.

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About Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, 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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