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4 Ways to Prevent Corrosion on Your Next Fire Apparatus

For nearly 110 years, Marion Body Works has been manufacturing some of the toughest, most durable fire apparatuses on the planet. When it comes to building a tough truck that always performs under the harshest of conditions, we can certainly teach you a thing or two. In order to build an apparatus that stands up to corrosion and the long-term effects of daily use, it all starts with the materials and manufacturing techniques used during the manufacturing process.

Marion Body Works Announces Exclusive Coatings Supplier Partnership With PPG

This post originally appeared on Marion's News Section which can be found here.

Marion Body Works, a leading manufacturer of Fire & Emergency apparatus, Commercial truck bodies, aluminum custom cabs, custom engineered vehicles, and Defense products, announced that it has established an exclusive vendor partnership with PPG Industries. PPG will supply all coatings for Marion’s fire & emergency apparatus.

We’re Headin’ To Indy!

One of our favorite events, the FDIC (Fire Department Instructors Conference) is all set for this coming Monday, April 7, a day that kicks off a fantastic week-long show. Marion be at the show starting Thursday, April 10, on the show floor in the Indiana Convention Center. 

Marion Body Works Celebrates 50 Years Of Building All Aluminum Fire Apparatus

This post originally appeared on Marion's News Section which can be found here.

Marion Body Works, a leading manufacturer of Fire & Emergency apparatus, Commercial truck bodies, aluminum custom cabs, custom engineered vehicles, and Defense products, announced that it is celebrating the 50th anniversary of building all aluminum fire apparatus, longer than any fire apparatus manufacturer in the country. 

Steel vs. Aluminum Fire Truck Cabs: 5 Benefits of Extruded Aluminum

“Built Ford Tough” just got a whole new meaning. This past July, the iconic American automaker made waves in the automotive industry when the company announced that its 2015 F-150 trucks would lose up too 700 lbs., thanks to a newly designed aluminum alloy engine block and frame. Though traditionally manufactured using steel, the falling price of aluminum and impending fuel economy standards made it an easy choice for Ford executives.

As Motor Trend senior editor Jonny Lieberman said, “substantially lowering a vehicle’s weight increases the performance and the mileage. If the costs can be kept in check, and if repairs are reasonable, Ford has a definite winner on its hands.”

Welcome to the Fire & Emergency Blog!

We’re all very excited to unveil our redesigned website, and one feature we’re most eager to share is the addition of two blogs (click here for our Commercial Truck Bodies Blog). Our goal is to regularly update the blog with posts from experts on our Fire & Emergency team. They’re going to share the latest company and industry news, and provide helpful resources for departments looking for a new fire apparatus or other emergency vehicles. Check back often for posts on a variety of subjects, including: