Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) and Newmar Corp. on Monday
announced that the companies have entered into a multi-year exclusivity
agreement.
FCCC will provide Newmar, a Class A motorhome manufacturer,
with its XC-R motorhome chassis for three of Newmar’s distinctive RV
models, according to a joint news release.
The agreement is for upcoming model years of Newmar’s Ventana,
Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes to be built upon FCCC’s XC-R
raised-rail chassis.
“We are very pleased to be working with Newmar, a company known
for its exemplary craftsmanship, quality products and exceptional
customer support,” said Jonathan Randall, director of sales and
marketing for FCCC. “We worked closely with the Newmar team to design
and develop a chassis to meet the specific needs and expectations of
their customers.”
“Newmar entered into the partnership with FCCC because of the
reliability of FCCC chassis, excellent overall customer service and
support and outstanding product value,” said John Sammut, vice president
of sales and marketing for Newmar.
“It became apparent that Newmar could offer RV dealers and
customers immediate short-term solutions with an increase in value by
working with FCCC,” Sammut said. “We hope this partnership with
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. will enable us to continue to grow our
diesel vehicle business and increase our product volume.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. manufactures premium chassis
for the motorhome, delivery walk-in van and school bus and shuttle bus
markets. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. is a subsidiary of Daimler
Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler company.
