Perhaps they should take a cue from the British and roll out a line of stacking ambulances. They could be lifted by a crane and stacked three or four high out front of the emergency room until there is room inside. Maybe they can outfit them with TV’s that will allow the patient to watch Jerry Springer and all of the Judge shows, maybe even a little flower box so that they’ll feel right at home.
Sarcasm aside, this is a company that makes fire apparatus. It is a very specialized field, one that has few competitors and few customers. It would not take much to push a company like Pierce into bankruptcy. Not only would jobs disappear, but the important skills that come to bear in manufacturing this type of equipment are quickly lost, to all of our detriment.
No, Obamacare will mean an increase in the hearse business.
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I think I've identified another savings opportunity for the company.
This is sickening afer the ambulances are made, than the employees will get the ax. I drive by the Pierce Manufacturing Business in Oshkosh at least once a month. Many of the Pierce Fire Trucks that are manufactured and are on display have (Brazil) and (Argentia) City Names on the fire trucks. the Oshkosh cement mixer plant has fewer trucks sitting around to be completed. I will have to take a drive to Milwaukee soon, will take a look at Harnshfeger (sp ?), see what tha plant looks like. maybe take a drive to Horicon and Beaver Dam to check out John Deere too.
maybe I should I check out Ariens in Brillion too (ariens, gravely, snapper and simplicity). No I will not check out MTD in Cleveland. Lawn equipment manufacturers