by Alondra Bloom | Nov 13, 2025 | HORTON, REV AMBULANCE GROUP, REV GROUP, REV SPECIALTY VEHICLES SEGMENT
GROVE CITY, OH – Nov. 13, 2025 – Horton Emergency Vehicles, a brand of REV Group Inc., and a leader in ambulance safety, is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Grove City, OH, with the $2.6M purchase of an adjacent building.
This new 20,000 square foot building will focus on final assembly and the delivery processes and is expected to reduce delivery times and enhance customer experience. In addition, the property will help open extra space in the current assembly operations and offers additional parking for employees and in-process ambulances. Located at 3873 Gantz Road, the Horton team expects to be operating in the facility in early 2026.
“We were delighted when a property adjacent to Horton’s assembly plant became available and REV Group was able to move quickly and allocate the capital expenditure,” said Mike Albers, vice president and general manager, Horton Emergency Vehicles. “This expansion allows us to provide additional space for our employees to manufacture and deliver our high-quality Horton ambulances to our dealers and customers quicker, which helps to protect their people and communities.”
Horton settled in Grove City, OH in 1994, and its current facility and offices are located at 3800 McDowell Road. With over 100,000 square feet, the facility has been designed specifically for manufacturing high quality, custom-designed emergency medical vehicles and is equipped with advanced engineering and computer-technology support for manufacturing as well as customer service.
Since 1968, Horton has manufactured emergency vehicles and currently designs and builds Type 1, Type 3 and Critical Care Transport units for fire departments and hospitals, serving a nationwide market. Horton is known for employing rigorous testing and an emphasis on safety, quality, and customization.
Find out more information, visit www.hortonambulance.com.
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About Horton Emergency Vehicles
Founded in 1968, Horton Emergency Vehicles, a division of Halcore Group, Inc., is a REV Group company. Horton® ambulances are among the industry’s most technically innovative and customized ambulances and are synonymous with high quality. The exclusive Horton Occupant Protection System (HOPS) keeps the ambulance crew safe while working in the patient compartment. With a manufacturing facility in Grove City, Ohio, Horton ambulances have Strength & Safety in Every Detail™.
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 | Sr Director Marketing & Communications
REV Group
+1.262.389.8620
julie.nuernberg@revgroup.com
by Alondra Bloom | Oct 22, 2025 | LEADER, REV AMBULANCE GROUP, REV SPECIALTY VEHICLES SEGMENT
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – Oct. 22, 2025 – REV Ambulance Group, part of REV Group, Inc. and made up of brands AEV®, Horton®, Leader®, Road Rescue®, and Wheeled Coach®, will display its latest demos and customer emergency vehicles* at EMS World Expo taking place October 22-24, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN.
“EMS World Expo is a vital annual event where we connect directly with EMS professionals, demonstrate our latest innovations, and gather valuable feedback from the field,” said Mark Van Arnam, President, REV Ambulance Group. “This helps ensure we continue to design and build the best possible ambulances for emergency care providers and their communities.”
American Emergency Vehicles – Booth #1616
On display at the Expo is the 2025 F550 AEV “X” Series 4×4 featuring both front and rear LiquidSpring® suspension systems for superior ride comfort and control. The ergonomic interior includes multiple switch panels, restocking cabinets, shading windows, the AEV “Light Rail” system, and custom compartments. This unit is designed with a curbside door-forward layout and includes a hot weather package, upgraded LED lighting, and enhanced safety features.
Horton Emergency Vehicles – Booth #1610
Horton will display its National Show Truck, a Type I Ford F550 4×4, Horton 623 module Crash Barrier Safety Configuration design. This unit features an enhanced crew protection called HOPS featuring the exclusive IMMI MBrace attendant seat. The unit also introduces a new electrical system, Power-Tech by Horton™. The new electrical system uses a more reliable CAN network, with watertight connectors, 10-inch screens, and a revamped interface. Program is stored in an “escort” device, so controls can be replaced without reprogramming.
Road Rescue – Booth #1417
Road Rescue will show the Hennepin EMS UltraMedic Type 3 ambulance on a Ford E-450 chassis at EMS World 2025. Engineered for innovation, safety, and patient-centered care, this unit features an ER-inspired interior with angled cabinets, a medical device rail, electric privacy window, carbon monoxide alarm, Per4Max seat belts, LED strip lighting, a Whelen Howler siren, traffic advisor, and multiplex electrical system. In partnership with SITE (Sensory Immersion Transition Experience), the ambulance integrates healing art and sensory therapy—tools that support relaxation, emotional de-escalation, and healing for patients and providers.
Wheeled Coach – Booth #1411
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Wheeled Coach will display a commemorative Type I Ford F550 XLT 4×4 Diesel demo featuring the patented Cool-Bar HVAC system, LiquidSpring® rear suspension, Blackout Package, and Extreme Spray Foam Insulation. The 170”L x 95”W modular body offers 72” interior headroom, ergonomic Double Side Entry Step, Per4Max® Seatbelt Safety, MediKool-15™ temperature-controlled cabinet, custom storage solutions, and a relocated CPR seat for improved patient stretcher alignment.
EMS World Expo is designed for EMS professionals seeking to enhance their skills, knowledge, and network within the emergency medical services community. The Expo allows the attendees to see the latest in emergency medical equipment and innovation.
*Leader will not have ambulances displayed at EMS World 2025.
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About AEV
AEV is a leading manufacturer of ambulances in the U.S. AEV builds the industry’s broadest range of ambulances, each one made with the hands-on American craftsmanship of a highly experienced and skilled team. AEV manufactures its full line of Type I, Type II, Type III and Medium-Duty ambulances in Jefferson, NC, at a bright, pristine factory set among the Blue Ridge Mountains. AEV’s rigorous, LEAN manufacturing processes and engineering innovation achieve superior quality and value, while meeting the unique specifications of emergency departments around the country. Its nationwide network of dealers provides service and support to customers before and long after the sale. AEV is The American-Crafted Experience®.
AEV is a brand of Halcore Group, Inc, which is a subsidiary of REV Group, a global leader in emergency vehicles and specialty vehicle brands.
About Horton Emergency Vehicles
Founded in 1968, Horton Emergency Vehicles, a division of Halcore Group, Inc., is a REV Group company. Horton® ambulances are among the industry’s most technically innovative and customized ambulances and are synonymous with high quality. The exclusive Horton Occupant Protection System (HOPS) keeps the ambulance crew safe while working in the patient compartment. With a manufacturing facility in Grove City, Ohio, Horton ambulances have Strength & Safety In Every Detail™.
About REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Road Rescue is a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. and is a premier manufacturer of premium highly customized ambulances which serve fire departments, health care systems and hospitals across North America.
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
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Sr Dir Marketing & Communications
REV Group
+1.262.389.8620
julie.nuernberg@revgroup.com
by Alondra Bloom | Oct 21, 2025 | KME, REV FIRE GROUP, REV SPECIALTY VEHICLES SEGMENT
HOLDEN, LA Oct. 21, 2025 – Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (“KME”), a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce that CarCo Fire is now the authorized dealer for KME fire apparatus and equipment in Minnesota.
CarCo Fire, dedicated to fire truck sales and service, is a new division of CarCo Truck & Equipment, a family-owned auto group specializing in new and pre-owned truck sales, parts, service, heavy duty towing and repair. The company’s service technicians are supported by state-of-the-art equipment, tools and service management teams with $1,000,000 in parts inventory.
The company’s main location near St. Cloud in Rice, Minnesota is a 40,000 square-foot facility that features 20 service bays. The company also has an 8,000 square foot facility in Brainerd, MN for additional support.
“This partnership is an exciting step forward for CarCo Fire,” said Tom Friedrich, president of CarCo Fire. “With KME’s innovation and our focus on service, we look forward to supporting fire departments across Minnesota for years to come.”
“We are thrilled to work with CarCo Fire in the great state of Minnesota,” said Tim Besser, senior sales manager, KME. “The company brings a wealth of knowledge with their years of sales and service experience, and we look forward to working with them to grow the KME brand in this area.”
For more information on KME, visit kmefire.com; for more information on CarCo Fire, visit carcofire.com.
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About Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), has been in operation since 1946 and custom manufactures a wide range of fire apparatus for municipal, federal, and wildland/urban interface markets across the U.S. KME specializes in steel aerials with a ‘best in class’ steel structural safety factor of 2.5 to 1 and Severe Service™ chassis with over a million miles of real world testing at some of the largest fire departments in the U.S. KME is dedicated to engineering products that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual fire department.
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
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
+1.262.389.8620 (mobile)
julie.nuernberg@revgroup.com