E-One, a manufacturer of fire apparatus and emergency vehicles, said it's investing $23.5 million in its manufacturing facility that will expand the company’s aerial production capacity by 35%.
The company said the investment is intended to reduce lead times for modern ladder trucks and aerial firefighting platforms. The expansion will enhance E-ONE’s ability to meet this growing demand while improving manufacturing efficiency across its Ocala campus.
“This investment reflects E-ONE’s unwavering commitment to the firefighting industry,” said Mike Virnig, President, Specialty Vehicles segment at Terex Corporation. “Every day of reduced delivery time means people and property are better protected, and that drives our continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence.”
The project includes expansion of the existing assembly, fabrication and paint facilities, as well as new construction to support ladder manufacturing and assembly operations. The company said doubling the size of paint operations will enhance production throughput, improve quality and increase overall efficiency.
E-One is also constructing a second test pit at the Ocala campus that will eliminate a single point of failure and improve product flow across all E-ONE product lines.
