SUTPHEN CORPORATION TO APPEAR ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL

Discovery Channel show "Some Assembly Required" to feature Sutphen Corporation

July 23, 2008 – Sutphen Corporation, manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, will be featured on an upcoming episode of the new Discovery Channel series "Some Assembly Required".  The show travels to manufacturing facilities around the country to give viewers a behind the scenes look into the process of how their products are made.

"We were very excited to have the opportunity to work with the people from the Discovery Channel and Half Yard Productions (the production company behind the show)" says Ken Creese, Director of Sales and Marketing for Sutphen Corporation.  "They initially approached us thinking we would be a good fit for the shows premise, and after a few discussions the ball was rolling."

The show will air on the Discovery Channel beginning in August.  Creese continues, "Our goal in appearing in the show was to shed some light on the manufacturing process of a fire truck.  The majority of the public doesn't necessarily know where the trucks that protect their communities on a daily basis come from.  If educating the general public on the process has a positive affect on their decision to vote yes for a fire levy or referendum on the purchase a new fire truck then everybody wins.  Additionally, the Discovery Channel does a great job with educational family programming.  I am a fan of the channel and the show so it was easy to agree to participate." 

Episode 2 will air on August 7^th at 8:30 pm.  Check your local television listing for more details.

Sutphen Corporation is an Ohio based privately held, family owned business that manufactures custom built emergency response vehicles.  The company's head quarters are located in suburban Dublin, Ohio northwest of Columbus. 

June 5, 2008 – Ohio based fire truck manufacturer, Sutphen Corporation, has embarked on the development of its newest line of apparatus, the "C" Series.  Largely based on the Company's very successful Shield Series, the new product will be built on an International 4400 commercial chassis.  Traditionally, Sutphen is a fully custom manufacturer, since 1890 as a matter of fact, right down to their own custom built cabs and chassis.  Why make the decision to offer a commercial line?  "Given the current state of the economy, it's a realization that budgets will be tighter, however, the need to have quality fire fighting apparatus will never go away.  We feel that combining the International commercial chassis with the custom quality Sutphen body, will give fire fighters an economical yet dependable piece of fire fighting equipment."  Says Ken Creese, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Company.

With the option of four different body configurations, departments can select which design works best for their needs.  Rescue style compartments provide ample storage space for reels, spare nozzles, and hydraulic rescue tools, anything the fire fighter might need when arriving on the fire scene.  Other options such as generators and emergency lighting, up to 1750 gpm pumps, and water tanks up to 1000-gallons add to the fire fighting capabilities of the trucks. 

With the majority of fire truck manufacturer's offering commercial product lines, what sets Sutphen apart from the competition?  "We didn't try to reinvent the wheel, we just made it better."  Says John Woltman, Director of Commercial Products.  "Sutphen has a quality product hands down.  The fact that these trucks are less expensive when compared to the fully custom version has nothing to do with the attention to detail that they receive in the manufacturing process.  We utilize the same brand name components and the same high quality material in all products.  When you don't cut corners in the beginning, you get a better product in the end."

The company will add 25,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space to its Springfield, Ohio chassis manufacturing facility.  "Although some of this space will be used for additional manufacturing capacity for our custom chassis, a good portion will be dedicated to the manufacturing of the new C-Series product," says Drew Sutphen President of the company.

Sutphen Corporation is an Ohio based privately held, family owned business that manufactures custom built emergency response vehicles.  The company's head quarters are located in suburban Amlin Ohio northwest of Columbus. 

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For Immediate Release

Date: June 20, 2008-New England Fire, Rescue & EMS Show, West Springfield, MA.

RE: Sutphen Announces New Dealer for Southern New England

Sutphen Corporation announced today that Five Star Fire is their new distributor for Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. 

Five Star Fire is a subsidiary of Freightliner of Hartford, Inc. the largest Freightliner truck dealer in New England.  Centrally located off I-84 in East Hartford, Connecticut, Five Star Fire has been servicing the Emergency Services Industry in Southern New England for the past 12 years. 

Five Star Fire General Manager Lindy Bigliazzi stated, "We were searching for a top quality manufacturer, financially stable, with a long track record of success in the industry.  We considered a few other truck lines but when we looked at Sutphen and met with the 2nd and 3rd generations of family, we immediately knew this was an organization that holds the same values and goals as we do, to provide a top quality product and follow up with unmatched service after the sale."

"Sutphen Corporation is looking forward to having Five Star Fire on board with our sales team." Says Ken Creese, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Company.  "We feel their experience with sales and service in the New England region will prove to be beneficial in increasing our exposure in this area."

Five Star Fire offers a six bay dedicated emergency service facility staffed with an experienced team of technicians.  They have all the capabilities to service the fire body and also the entire drive train including: all engines, transmissions, generators, lighting and all makes of fire pumps.  Mike Marcinko, Service Manager of Fire Star Fire stated, "We are very excited to be the new Sutphen dealer for our region.  We pride ourselves on excellent service and going the extra mile for our customers.  We look forward to supporting all the existing Sutphen customers in our region and welcoming them as a member of our family".  Mike himself is an experienced mechanic with over 20 years of continued employment with the company.

Five Star Fire Sales is lead by Jim Lyons.  Jim has been involved with the fire industry for over 25 years.  "I am very excited about representing the Sutphen product.  As a firefighter I knew of the Sutphen name and product for many years.  I look forward to working with the team at Sutphen, the other local dealers in our area and being a part of their exciting future".

Sutphen Corporation is an Ohio based privately held, family owned business that manufactures custom built emergency response vehicles.  The company's head quarters are located in suburban Amlin, Ohio northwest of Columbus. 

For more information contact Five Star Fire at 800-453-6967 or visit www.sutphen.com.

Sutphen Corporation is proud to sponsor Lorenzo Abundiz in his mission to raise awareness and find a cure for firefighting related cancers.  

Lorenzo has battled and survived two types of these cancers and has organized this mission along with the support of his wife Peggy.  The Code 3 Crew will depart from Los Angeles on the 13th of July and travel across the country making stops at several host departments to spread their mission of hope and collect names of thier brothers and sisters who have fallen victim to cancer.  Those names will be read aloud in New York's Times Square on Saturday June 21st. 

"We at Sutphen are very proud to be able to assist Lorenzo and family in this mission"  Says Alissa McGlone, Marketing Coordinator for Sutphen Corporation.  "Firefighters risk so much to save the lives of others.  It just seemed like the right thing to do, to support the cause and show how much we appreciate everything they go through and risk."

The Code 3 Crew will bring their trip full circle, again stopping at various departments, and return back to Los Angeles with a welcome home reception. 

For more information on the mission please visit http://www.code3foracure.com/

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October 23, 2007 – Amlin, OH