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Marion Body Works Celebrates 115 Years

Marion Body Works is celebrating its 115^th anniversary in 2020. Curtis Ignacio, president and CEO of Marion Body Works, said the Wisconsin-based company has continued to thrive by staying true to its founding principles of excellent workmanship and honest value.

Marion Body Works Releases New Cab Video

Marion, Wis. – Marion Body Works, a leader in custom aluminum cabs for OEM custom chassis builders, has released a video highlighting its cab manufacturing process. The video, titled “What Does Your Custom Cab Look Like?” is narrated by Marion Body Works President Curtis Ignacio.

Marion Body Works Welcomes New Dealer

Marion, Wis. – Marion Body Works, A leading national manufacturer of fire & emergency apparatus, announces its partnership with Municipal Fire Apparatus Specialists of McAllen, Texas. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Municipal Fire Apparatus Specialists is an official Marion Body Works dealer.

Marion Body Works Supports Cancer Awareness Month

Marion Body Works has always shown their support for cancer awareness. This year, Marion presented a check to the American Cancer Society from our breast cancer awareness t-shirt sales. Employees and families were able to purchase the shirts that were paid for by Marion, and in total they raised $2,110. Together we proudly wear our pink ‘M’ for the month of October and support all who have battled cancer.

Marion Body Works Creates Hands-on Opportunities for Seven Interns in 2019

Marion Body Works strives to be the employer of choice in our community and beyond. One way in which we do this is by equipping the next generation with the skills and knowledge to enter the workplace after graduation. Marion provides a select group of talented interns with the chance to work in their field of study and apply a hands-on approach. This year, without exception, we welcome again a very driven group of college and high school students to MBW.

What Does the Future Hold?

Marion Body Works has been around since 1905. Since Bud Simpson purchased the company in 1980, Marion has grown both in manufacturing space and employee capacity over the decades to what it is today. Since Bud’s ownership, Marion Body Works has stayed, and continues to stay, in the Simpson/Ignacio family. Through close work with the entire family, board of directors, and executive team, the next generation of family members are diligent in their efforts to learn and provide advice to prepare for the future.