Lippert Components® Signs Multi-Year Agreement to Supply Custom School Bus Windows to Blue Bird Corporation
Elkhart, Indiana (PRWEB) July 29, 2014 -- Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI®) announced today it has signed a multi-year contract to supply custom school bus windows to Blue Bird Corporation, one of the world’s leading school bus manufacturers.
“We are thrilled to work with Blue Bird — a company that sincerely listens to its customers and brings them advanced component solutions,” said LCI President Scott Mereness. “This new window line we’ve developed exclusively for Blue Bird has improved durability and is more user friendly.”
As a student transportation leader, Blue Bird worked closely with the LCI team to develop an innovative window design that sets new industry standards and provides its customers with a superior solution. “We listened closely to our customers’ feedback and partnered with LCI to deliver a targeted, cutting-edge window solution,” said Phil Horlock, President and CEO of Blue Bird. “Through significant collaboration, we’ve developed a best-in-class window complete with a robust frame, an interlocking sash and integrated seals to eliminate dust and moisture infiltration, ergonomic dual-grip latches and best of all, effortless and smooth operation. We are excited about our new industry-leading E-Z Window ® and our relationship with LCI.”
LCI Vice President of Specialty Sales Andy Pocock expressed excitement about the collaborative effort. “We love the opportunity to develop custom products for companies that really get it. Blue Bird sought to set new standards for window safety, quality and durability. We are delighted to deliver a premium product solution.”
About Lippert Components®:
From 35 factories located throughout the United States, Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI®), a subsidiary of Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE:DW), supplies a broad array of components for the leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. In addition, Lippert Components manufactures components for adjacent industries including buses; trailers used to haul boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo; truck campers; truck caps; modular housing; and factory-built mobile office units. Lippert Components products include steel chassis; vinyl and aluminum windows; slide-out mechanisms and solutions; axles and suspension solutions; furniture and mattresses; thermoformed bath, kitchen and other products; manual, electric and hydraulic stabilizer and leveling systems; chassis components; entry, luggage, patio and ramp doors; electronic and manual entry steps; awnings and slide toppers; electronic components; and other accessories. Additional information about Lippert Components and its products can be found at http://www.LippertComponents.com.
Lippert Components, Inc.
3501 County Road 6 East
Elkhart, IN 46514
574-535-1125
Katie Carpenter, Lippert Components, Inc., http://www.lci1.com/, 574.312.7535, [email protected]
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