Pierce Manufacturing Inc. announced that Global Emergency Products, a Temco Company based in Aurora, Ill., has accepted responsibility for the state of Indiana for Pierce and Contender by Pierce fire apparatus, in addition to its current responsibility for the state of Illinois. Global has completed final negotiations to expand into Indiana, with a sales and service office located in Indianapolis.

“Global Emergency Products has demonstrated a high level of customer service and satisfaction in Illinois, and is the right dealer to bring Pierce products to Indiana departments and municipalities,” said Jeff Resch, vice president national sales for Pierce. “Pierce continues to build on its best-in-class dealer and distribution network by taking a first-rate dealer and growing and expanding their territory.”

Global Emergency Products has been in the fire service for more than 25 years and is an authorized Pierce service dealer. Temco Company also sells Oshkosh airport rescue and firefighting equipment and snow removal products. Global can be reached at 800-582-8818 or by visiting www.gep3.com.