Marion Body Works Inc. News

Marion Body Works, the manufacturer of all aluminum fire & emergency apparatus proudly welcomes Southeastern Specialty Vehicles to their nationwide dealer network. Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, headquartered at 911 Martin Creek Road in Henderson, NC, will oversee sales and service of Marion apparatus in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. service to emergency care providers Since Donald Pleasants founded the company in 1996, Southeastern Specialty Vehicles has remained fa...

Marion Body Works, a manufacturer of fire & emergency apparatus, announces a partnership with the dealer, Emergency Fire Equipment. As of December 1, 2021, Emergency Fire Equipment (E-Fire) will serve Marion customers in Kansas and the surrounding area. E-Fire was founded in 1986 by Dick Goodrum after a lifetime of service in the local fire department in Mayfield, Kansas. After a recent merger, the company now has two locations in eastern and western Kansas to offer exceptional service and...

NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry recently recognized Marion Body Works once again for completing a rigorous qualification process, demonstrating successful implementation of defined business standards and conformity to applicable government regulations. Reapplication to the MVP member status is conducted every three years and Marion Body Works is honored to have once again proven our commitment to excellence for another term. Achieving MVP status validates the efforts to...

Marion Body Works is proud to welcome nine interns across four departments for the 2021 Summer Internship Program. Returning to Marion’s engineering department for a third summer is Bridget Streicher (Michigan Tech – Mechanical Engineering). Joining Bridget in engineering is Seth Korb (UW-Platteville – Mechanical Engineering), Jacob Barnick (UW-Platville – Industrial Technology Management), Elijah Etten (UW-Oshkosh – Mechanical Engineering), and Ryan Genskow (Clint...

Marion Body Works, a manufacturer of fire & emergency apparatus, has announced the addition of Neville Fleet Service to its dealer network. As of January 1, 2021, Neville Fleet Service is the official Marion Body Works dealer for Long Island, NY. Neville Fleet Service’s commitment to high-quality custom products was a huge driving factor in the partnership with Marion Body Works. best products available "The Neville Team is excited for the opportunity to bring Marion Fire Apparatus...

Marion Body Works, a manufacturer in Defense, Fire & Emergency, Hazardous Waste Management Vehicles, and other related industries is presented the Northeast Wisconsin Service Award by Congressman Mike Gallagher. Marion is recognized for the essential work executed amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic. recognizing the unsung heroes  "While much of the country was shut down to help slow the spread of Coronavirus, brave men and women across Northeast Wisconsin worked hard to keep our state m...

Over the years, Marion Body Works and EL Industries International have worked together to provide the Costa Rican Fire Department, Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos de Costa Rica, with a variety of equipment. Past orders have included pumpers, brush units, and rescue vehicles.  All of these required numerous customizations to meet the specific needs of the Central American country. When Costa Rica placed an order for eight identical pumpers in June 2020, there were severa...

Marion Body Works is committed to providing an environment for students to explore their career paths and develop their professional skill set well before entering the workforce.  It is part of the initiative to provide a place of learning, and ultimately an exceptional place of employment, to the next generation.  MBW is pleased to welcome a talented group of high school and college students to the 2020 Internship Program where they will work side-by-side with full-time employees to...

Marion Body Works is excited to announce the hiring of Kevin Ignacio as Director of Business Development. Kevin, son of Marion President Curt Ignacio, is looking forward to joining the family-owned business after years of involvement with Marion as a member of the Board of Directors and a past Finance and Operations internship. Responsibilities In this role, Kevin will be an integral part of moving Marion Body Works forward and ensuring the continued execution of its strategic plan. Kevin wi...

Marion Body Works is celebrating its 115th 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. Ignacio's comment “To say I’m proud of where we’ve been as a company is an understatement, and I’m excited about where we’re going in the future,” Ignacio said. “Without the support of ou...

Marion Body Works, A 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. “Having the opportunity to work with a proven dealer like Municipal Fire Apparatus Specialists, which strives to meet the evolving demands of its customers, is exactly what we hope for as an industry leader,” said Curtis Ign...