"At Sutphen, our mission is to build the safest, most reliable, fire apparatus in the World,
through innovation and customer focus." -Sutphen Mission Statement
through innovation and customer focus." -Sutphen Mission Statement
About SUTPHEN
6Sutphen began in 1890 as a dream of C.H. Sutphen. His son, Harry, took an interest in the business and carried it on until his death.
Harry's two sons, Thomas and Robert, joined the business after World War II. They gained experience and job responsibility over the years, with Robert becoming Chairman of the Board and Thomas, President of the Company.
In 2015 Sutphen celebrated its 125th year of operation; making it the oldest continuously owned and operated fire apparatus manufacturer in the country. Never reorganized, owned and operated by anyone other than a Sutphen, family atmosphere is apparent.
Harry's two sons, Thomas and Robert, joined the business after World War II. They gained experience and job responsibility over the years, with Robert becoming Chairman of the Board and Thomas, President of the Company.
In 2015 Sutphen celebrated its 125th year of operation; making it the oldest continuously owned and operated fire apparatus manufacturer in the country. Never reorganized, owned and operated by anyone other than a Sutphen, family atmosphere is apparent.
ABOUT HERB FIRE
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Dan Herb began working in the shop at Sutphen Corporation as a 19 year old in 1970. In 1974 he was given some sales territory in Ashtabula County, OH. His success led to more territory in northeast Ohio through the years. In the early 1990’s Dan began working the western New York territory as well. It was also in the early 1990’s that FTR&R (Fire Truck Refurbishment and Restoration), now Herb Fire Equipment was formed. Herb Fire Equipment began because of Dan’s realization that many fire
departments could not afford new apparatus, especially aerial trucks. That together with Dan’s mechanical knowledge led to the idea to begin refurbishing used fire trucks, in particular Sutphen aerials. Through the years Dan has refurbished more than 30 Sutphen aerials. |
Dan Herb Original Business Card
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In 2005 Andy Herb, Dan’s son began selling Sutphen trucks in Northwest Ohio. In 2008 his territory grew
to include Northern Indiana. In 2011 Dan and Andy combined their territories to better help each other
and grow the dealership. Herb Fire has been a top 3 dealer in total sales for Sutphen each year since.
Today Herb Fire consists of Dan, Andy, Tim Norris (western New York), Bob Jones (northeast Ohio) and
Wendy Herb who handles all of the accounting. The core business of Herb Fire is selling and facilitating
the service of Sutphen apparatus. In addition to selling new Sutphen apparatus, Herb Fire Equipment
has a complete line of fire equipment and often times has a used Sutphen refurbished aerial platform
for sale.
to include Northern Indiana. In 2011 Dan and Andy combined their territories to better help each other
and grow the dealership. Herb Fire has been a top 3 dealer in total sales for Sutphen each year since.
Today Herb Fire consists of Dan, Andy, Tim Norris (western New York), Bob Jones (northeast Ohio) and
Wendy Herb who handles all of the accounting. The core business of Herb Fire is selling and facilitating
the service of Sutphen apparatus. In addition to selling new Sutphen apparatus, Herb Fire Equipment
has a complete line of fire equipment and often times has a used Sutphen refurbished aerial platform
for sale.
A special thanks to all members at Indianafiretrucks.com, Keith Cooper, and John Nyerges for their permission and use of a selection of the exceptional Sutphen fire apparatus photos that appear on this website.
