Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia joins the Blue Bird Dealership Network
MANASSAS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
In a transaction completed on August 31st, representation of Blue Bird’s
dealership agreement in the Virginia market has been successfully
transitioned from Carter Machinery to Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia.
With over 46 years of business experience, Blue Bird Bus Sales of
Virginia will now sell and service Blue Bird school buses in the State
of Virginia. Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia will immediately step into
parts and bus sales, along with offering service for the complete line
of Blue Bird buses and powertrains. Key members of the Carter Machinery
team are joining Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia team as an integral
part of the parts and sales staff. Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia is
part of the same dealership network that operates both Blue Bird Bus
Sales of Pittsburgh and West Virginia.
“We are excited about the addition of Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia to
our dealership team,” says Mark Terry, chief commercial officer of Blue
Bird Corporation. “With decades of sales and service experience
satisfying customers under Mark Schmitt’s leadership, we are confident
that their facility network and energy around this additional business
will translate into rewarding relationships with the customers of
Virginia.”
Mark Schmitt, president of Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia, sees a great
opportunity to expand the company’s bus expertise and deliver improved
service and support to new and existing Blue Bird customers.
“We are looking forward to expanding our dealership into the State of
Virginia,” said Schmitt. “With nearly 50 years of experience with the
Blue Bird brand, we are confident that we will deliver exceptional
support and service to our customers in this great state.”
Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia will sell and service Blue Bird buses,
along with their other locations: “We have additional locations in
Pennsylvania and West Virginia,” said Schmitt. “Our top priority is that
buses are kept running for our customers, and we believe school bus
customers in Virginia will take notice of our fast, reliable service and
easy parts distribution.”
About Blue Bird Corporation: Celebrating its 90th year
in business, Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) is the leading independent
designer and manufacturer of school buses, with more than 550,000 buses
sold since its formation in 1927 and approximately 180,000 buses in
operation today. Blue Bird’s longevity and reputation in the school bus
industry have made it an iconic American brand. Blue Bird distinguishes
itself from its principal competitors by its singular focus on the
design, engineering, manufacture and sale of school buses and related
parts. As the only manufacturer of chassis and body production
specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird is
recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, safety,
product quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and drivability.
In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel
applications with its propane-powered and compressed natural gas-powered
school buses. Blue Bird manufactures school buses at two facilities in
Fort Valley, Georgia. Its Micro Bird joint venture operates a
manufacturing facility in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. Service and
after-market parts are distributed from Blue Bird’s parts distribution
center located in Delaware, Ohio. For more information on Blue Bird’s
complete line of buses, visit www.blue-bird.com.
About Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia: Blue Bird Bus Sales of
Virginia is the newest dealership that is under the Blue Bird Bus Sales
of Pittsburgh family, along with Blue Bird Bus Sales of West Virginia.
For 46 years, Blue Bird Bus Sales has been selling and servicing Blue
Bird school buses, with their “Mark of Quality” motto, which promotes
quality, safety, customer satisfaction and innovation.
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Blue Bird Corporation
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Source: Blue Bird Corporation