Thor Industries Inc. today announced the sale of substantially all of the assets of SJC Industries Corp., a subsidiary that manufactures ambulances, to Wheeled Coach Industries Inc., a subsidiary of Allied Specialty Vehicles Inc., a privately held company based in Orlando, Fla.

Bob Martin, Thor President and Chief Operating Officer, commented, “The sale provides the opportunity to streamline our bus operations and refocus these assets on our core business in a way that leaves our Goshen Coach operation better positioned to take advantage of future opportunities.”

Peter Guile, Chief Executive Officer of ASV stated, “I am pleased with the addition of the McCoy-Miller and Marque ambulance brands to the Fire and Emergency Segment of Allied Specialty Vehicles, Inc. Both McCoy-Miller and Marque have been respected manufacturers within the ambulance industry for many years. ASV plans to build upon the strong reputation of the McCoy and Marque brands by supporting and enhancing their respective dealer’s and providing an outstanding customer experience.”

Thor is the sole owner of operating subsidiaries that, combined, represent the world’s largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles and a major builder of buses and commercial vehicles.

Source: Thor Industries Inc., Inside INdiana Business