Wheeled Coach Celebrates 50 Years of Industry-Leading Emergency Vehicle Design and Innovation

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Wheeled Coach, a REV Group brand, marks its 50th anniversary in emergency vehicle manufacturing. Founded in 1975 by Robert Collins Sr. in Orlando with just five employees, the company has grown to employ over 700 staff and has delivered more than 50,000 ambulances globally.

Operating from Winter Park, Florida, Wheeled Coach manufactures customized emergency vehicles for diverse clients, from small municipalities to large metropolitan providers like the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). The company is an approved supplier for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).

As an industry pioneer, Wheeled Coach achieved several firsts, including:

• Conducting IIHS Side Impact Criteria Crash and Roll-Over Testing
• Receiving ISO Certified ambulance manufacturer accreditation
• Producing CNC machine-cut doors
• Engineering internal emergency door releases
• Introducing the patented Cool-Bar™ for improved airflow and lighting

The company plans to celebrate this milestone throughout the year at major industry events including FDIC, the American Ambulance Association's Annual Conference, and EMS World Expo.

WINTER PARK, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wheeled Coach, a brand of REV Group, Inc.’s subsidiary REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., and an industry-leading manufacturer of emergency vehicles celebrates 50 years of designing and manufacturing ambulances to serve EMS.

Mark Van Arnam, President, REV Ambulance Group hands the keys to Fire Chief Fitzgerald to his new Orange County Fire Rescue Department ambulance by Wheeled Coach, at Wheeled Coach's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Wheeled Coach was founded in 1975 by Robert Collins Sr. in downtown Orlando, starting with a team of five employees who manufactured mobility vans and Type 2 ambulances. Today the company employs over 700 employees and has built and delivered over 50,000 ambulances to large and small municipalities, and commercial fleets across the globe, in addition to being an approved ambulance supplier for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Every ambulance is built in-house in Winter Park, Florida by the team of manufacturing and engineering experts who customize each Wheeled Coach emergency vehicle according to customers’ precise specifications. Wheeled Coach is sold and supported by a dedicated, professional dealer network and is backed by a comprehensive product warranty for exceptional aftermarket support.

“Wheeled Coach is an iconic, thriving brand. REV Group has continually invested in the Wheeled Coach facilities, equipment and employee training to build on that legacy - so we can better serve emergency care providers from small rural agencies to large metropolitan providers such as the Fire Department of New York (FDNY),” said Mark Van Arnam, president, REV Ambulance Group. “This anniversary is a celebration of what we, with our dealers, have accomplished, and a commitment to our future.”

Wheeled Coach was the first in the emergency vehicle industry to:

• Conduct IIHS Side Impact Criteria Crash and Roll-Over Testing
• Receive the ISO Certified ambulance manufacturer accreditation
• Produce CNC machine-cut doors for repeatable accuracy
• Engineer internal emergency door releases
• Introduce the patented Cool-Bar™ for improved air flow, more accessibility to the compressor and enhanced exterior lighting.

Wheeled Coach will be celebrating their 50^th anniversary with customer and dealers throughout this year at events such as FDIC, the American Ambulance Association’s Annual Conference and EMS World Expo.

For more information, visit www.wheeledcoach.com.

About Wheeled Coach

Wheeled Coach is a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), and is a premier manufacturer of Type I, Type II, Type III and Medium-Duty ambulances for municipal and commercial emergency departments. Built to perform under the most demanding conditions, Wheeled Coach ambulances deliver mission-critical durability. Wheeled Coach leads the industry with more firsts than any other ambulance manufacturer, including being the first to conduct IHS Side Impact Criteria Crash and Roll-Over Testing. It manufactures a full line of ambulances at its production facility in Winter Park, Florida. Since 1975, Wheeled Coach has been Trusted by the Toughest^®.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through two segments: Specialty Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles. The Specialty Vehicles Segment provides customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances and fire apparatus) and commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers). REV Group’s Recreational Vehicles Segment manufactures a variety of RVs from Class B vans to Class A motorhomes. REV Group's portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group's brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG

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Julie Nuernberg

Senior Director Marketing and Communications, REV Group

julie.nuernberg@revgroup.com

1-262-389-8620

Source: Wheeled Coach

FAQ

How many ambulances has Wheeled Coach manufactured in its 50-year history?

Wheeled Coach has manufactured and delivered over 50,000 ambulances to municipalities and commercial fleets globally since its founding in 1975.

What are the major industry innovations introduced by Wheeled Coach?

Wheeled Coach pioneered IIHS crash testing, ISO certification, CNC machine-cut doors, internal emergency door releases, and the patented Cool-Bar™ technology for improved airflow and lighting.

Where are Wheeled Coach ambulances manufactured?

All Wheeled Coach ambulances are built in-house at their Winter Park, Florida facility by their team of manufacturing and engineering experts.

How has Wheeled Coach grown since its founding in 1975?

From starting with 5 employees manufacturing mobility vans and Type 2 ambulances, Wheeled Coach has grown to over 700 employees and serves clients globally.

Which major emergency services organizations use Wheeled Coach vehicles?

Wheeled Coach serves various organizations, including the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), and is an approved supplier for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).