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Sutphen Corporation announces new sales and service representative

Sutphen Corporation announces new sales and service representative

Sutphen Corporation, one of largest family-owned fire apparatus manufacturer in America, has announced the addition of Republic Fire Equipment as the official sales and service representative in the state of California.

With over 60 years of fire industry experience, the Republic Fire Equipment team and owner Ken Creese bring extensive fire industry knowledge and unprecedented Sutphen product line expertise.

“We are thrilled to join the Sutphen dealer network family,” said Creese. “With opportunities to grow the Sutphen brand throughout California, we look forward to starting our journey as the company’s official California dealer.”

Located in Dana Point, California, Republic Fire Equipment will sell and service Sutphen apparatus throughout the state.

“We are excited to welcome Republic Fire Equipment to the Sutphen dealer network family,” said Sutphen director of sales and marketing, Zach Rudy. “President Ken Creese brings an abundance of knowledge of the fire industry and the Sutphen product line that will impact the California marketplace.”

Rudy continued by saying that the addition of Republic Fire Equipment now gives California customers another viable option for fire apparatus sales and service.

Fourth-generation president of family-owned Sutphen Corporation, Drew Sutphen, said that Republic Fire Equipment will contribute greatly to the company’s mission and values.

“The entire Sutphen team and family are excited to welcome Republic Fire Equipment as a dealer to our network,” Sutphen said. “We are confident in Ken and his abilities to grow our business while holding true to our mission of providing the safest, most reliable fire apparatus in the world.”

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