Shyft Group Inc
- Country
- United States
- US Exchange
- NASDAQ
- Symbol
- SHYF
- SEC CIK
- 743238
- Number of Employees
- 3780
- Status
- Chairman
- James A. Sharman
- President and CEO
- John Dunn
- CFO
- Jonathan Douyard
Founded
- Charles McManameyGeorge Sztykiel
- 1975
Company History
- Bankruptcy
Lansing-based Diamond Reo Trucks files for bankruptcy.
- Foundation
Spartan Motors, Inc. is founded by Charles McManamey and George Sztykiel in Charlotte, Michigan.
- First Chassis
Spartan Motors completes its first chassis by January 1 and secures 16 custom fire truck cab & chassis orders. By March, the company employs 12 former Reo employees and becomes an independent entity from Form-Rite.