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 07.23.2012 --
Successful Business Owner, Sonny Merryman Jr., Celebrates 88th Birthday.
Watch the ABC-WSET special: Rustburg born Sonny Merryman Jr., owner of Sonny Merryman Incorporated, is celebrating his 88th birthday.His business is regarded as one of the largest bus dealerships in America with nearly 125 full time employees. The company has been in business for 46 years. | Read More - Watch Video >> |
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06.13.2012 --
School board members say before the economy went south, the district would replace 8%-10% of their fleet every year. That is not the case anymore.
Watch the ABC-WSET special partially taped at the SMI headquarters in Evington, VA. "Generally we would see about a 1,200 bus market in the state of Virginia in a normal year," said Floyd Merryman, president/CEO Sonny Merryman, Inc. "The last four years we have been lucky to see a 600 bus market."
Merryman has seen first-hand how tight things are within school districts. | Read More >> |
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03.07.2012 --
Important Information for the School Bus Industry - Saving Money at the Pump!
The Bus Report from Thomas Built Buses shares important information, that anyone involved with the school bus industry, must know. This issue inclues information about a recent fuel economy test, conducted by Bosch Automotive Proving Grounds. You can sign up to receive this newsletter and stay informed. | Read More >> |
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02.14.2012 --
SCR vs. EGR: Thomas delivers better fuel economy in independent testing.
SCR saves you money at the pump. A recent fuel economy test, conducted by Bosch Automotive Proving Grounds using an industry standard methodology, resulted in a 7-27% fuel economy advantage for SCR technology over EGR technology. | Read More >> |
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02.14.2012 --
Thomas Built Buses is ramping up production and adding jobs
Thomas Built Buses Inc. is stepping up production and adding 50 jobs companywide, the company said Wednesday. | Read More - Watch Video >> |
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02.10.2012 --
Join the VAPT in Richmond for LOVE THE BUS 2012!
Organized in conjunction with the American School Bus Council, LOVE THE BUS festivities will be held by yellow school bus fans across the nation during the month of February. These events are designed to raise public awareness of the important safety, economic, educational, and environmental benefits provided to communities daily by the effective, cost saving school bus. | Read More or Register >> |
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02.09.2012 --
Thomas Built Buses Receives Steward Award for Its Ongoing
Environmental Initiatives
Thomas Built Buses was recognized on Feb. 8 by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for its sustainability efforts that include achieving a goal of zero waste-to-landfill at its Saf-T-Liner C2 plant in High Point, N.C.
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02.09.2012 --
Cummins Announces Cleanest Ratings for School Bus Market
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that it has received certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for two new school bus ratings.
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