Central States Bus Sales of Missouri Builds New Facility
FENTON, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Central States Bus Sales, Blue Bird’s bus dealership representing the
entire state of Missouri and four other states in the Midwest, has moved
their Missouri branch and corporate headquarters to a new location in
Fenton, MO, which features significant upgrades.
The new facility is 30,200 square feet, located on 8 acres of land, with
additional acreage ready for future expansions. The facility also
features a 15,000 square foot service bay area, with 14 bays, including
a paint booth and specialized bays dedicated to servicing vehicles
powered by CNG. In addition to these facility upgrades, the new building
also contains a 5,500 square foot parts area, with high-density storage
capabilities.
“We recognize the increasing customer need for a high quality bus
service and parts center, which is why we have invested in the new
facility with all of its unique attributes to better serve our
customers,” says Central States CEO Jeff Reitz. “Additionally we now
have the ability to expand parking, in order to accommodate more buses
as business grows.”
At their facilities’ grand opening, Mark Terry, Blue Bird’s chief
commercial officer, noted the impressiveness of the dealership. “Central
States Bus Sales has created a distinctive facility that will not only
service their current customers, but also has the ability to service CNG
buses. This is a rare option at service centers, and will translate into
rewarding relationships with customers in Missouri.”
Central States Bus Sales of Missouri sells, services, and provides
technical support and parts for Blue Bird buses. They have full service
locations in four other states including Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky,
and Arkansas. The new Missouri location and corporate headquarters is
located at 1200 Sugar Creek Square in Fenton, MO, and is now open.
About Blue Bird Corporation: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 Central States Bus Sales: Central States Bus Sales, Inc.,
is the official Blue Bird bus dealership in Missouri, Illinois,
Tennessee, Kentucky, and Arkansas. Central States Bus Sales began in
1975 as a school bus sales distributorship named Rustman Bus Sales
representing the Blue Bird Body Corporation for Northeastern Missouri.
The company grew extensively and in 1982 was awarded recognition from
Inc. Magazine as the 50th fastest growing privately held company in the
United States. Today, Central States Bus Sales operates out of their
headquarters facility in Fenton MO.Central States Bus Sales has
partnered with many of the best manufacturers and vendors available in
the transportation industry to provide dedicated transportation
solutions through exceptional service. For more information, visit their
website at www.centralstatesbus.com.
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Source: Blue Bird Corporation