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American LaFrance
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American LaFrance (ALF) was an American vehicle manufacturer which focused primarily on the production of fire engines, fire aerials, and emergency apparatus such as ambulance and rescue vehicles. Originally located in Elmira New York, the final iteration of the company was located in Summerville, South Carolina. It also operated a Canadian plant in Toronto, Ontario, where it sold apparatus under the name LaFrance-Foamite, until 1971.
Emblem of the historic 1954 American La France-Foamite 700 Series (California Historical Vehicle 622S).@wikipedia |
Ward LaFrance, a unrelated competitor fire-apparatus manufacturer also based in Elmira Heights, New York, was founded by a LaFrance family member.
On 17 January 2014, the company announced the cessation of operations.
Industry Fire apparatus manufacturer, Commercial Vehicles
Founded 1873
Defunct 2014
Headquarters Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.
Owner Daimler Trucks North America
Parent Daimler AG
Website www.americanlafrance.com
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