Pierce Lands Order For 30 Custom Fire Trucks From Brasilia Federal District Fire Department

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced that it has received an order for 30 custom fire trucks from the Brasilia Federal District (DF) Fire Department in Brazil. The order encompasses identical Pierce Arrow XT pumpers to be strategically deployed throughout the capital city. Delivery of the vehicles will begin in late 2012.

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