Rosenbauer delivers 100th tank fire vehicle with modular MT body

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Modular Rosenbauer MT technology reaches delivery milestone

Rosenbauer has delivered its 100th tank firefighting vehicle featuring the Modular Technology (MT) body concept to the plant fire department of Covestro Deutschland at the Brunsbüttel plant.

Matthias Reisinger, Global Product Manager for Industrial and Specialized Firefighting Vehicles at Rosenbauer International AG, explained that the MT system allows customers to configure custom vehicles using a modular system.

The anniversary model is a Universal Firefighting Vehicle (ULF) built on a Scania P500 6×2*4 NB chassis for service in the 420-hectare industrial park.

Reisinger noted: “The MT is available in four different configurations.

“As the MT Forest for fighting wildfires, the MT Airport for airport fire departments, the MT Municipal for large-capacity tanker trucks used by municipal fire departments, and the MT Industrial for operations by plant fire departments in industrial facilities.”

Approximately 30 percent of all orders for the MT series originate from the industrial sector.

The company manufactures all modules in-house with tanks supplied from Radgona and final assembly occurring on a dedicated production line in Leonding.

Reisinger said: “The MT’s most distinctive feature is its modular design.

“There are equipment compartment modules, tank modules with various types of fire extinguishing agent tanks, the pump compartment module with the centrifugal fire pump and, if required, a foam proportioning system, crew compartment modules, and even a module for the STINGER fire-fighting boom, complete with a support system.”

The crew compartment module is integrated as the first module in the superstructure rather than being welded to the cab.

Technical specifications for the Covestro universal firefighting vehicle

The new ULF at the Brunsbüttel Industrial Park carries 3,000 litres of foam concentrate and 1,900 litres of water for initial attack operations.

Leif Strufe, project manager at Covestro, stated that the 14-month lead time for the vehicle was a decisive factor in the selection process.

Two competitors offered delivery times of 27 and 29 months for the same project.

The vehicle features an N65 single-stage normal-pressure pump with a nominal capacity of 6,500 litres per minute at 10 bar.

Foam proportioning is managed by a HYDROMATIC 800 system capable of delivering 800 litres per minute at 17 bar.

Technical operations manager Broder Brandt noted the inclusion of an RM 80C roof monitor and an RM 15C front monitor to create water curtains during gas leaks.

Brandt said: “It’s our first fire truck with a front monitor.

“With the vehicle’s two monitors combined, we can create an effective water curtain in the event of a gas leak.”

Safety features on the Scania chassis include a crash-tested crew cab, airbags in every seat, and a Bird’s-Eye View camera system.

A permanently mounted thermal imaging camera on the cab roof allows the crew to detect hydrogen fires which burn almost invisibly.

Another 50 customers have already placed orders for vehicles using the modular system.

New firefighting vehicles from ZIEGLER enter service in Frankfurt

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Frankfurt Fire Department receives ZIEGLER vehicles

The Frankfurt Fire Department has taken delivery of three identical LF 10 firefighting vehicles from Albert Ziegler GmbH.

Albert Ziegler GmbH (ZIEGLER) confirmed the vehicles were procured through the 12th state procurement initiative by the Hessian Ministry of the Interior, Security and Homeland Security.

The units will support volunteer fire departments in the districts of Heddernheim, Rödelheim and Sachsenhausen.

Each vehicle features a 1,200-litre water tank equipped with integrated drinking water protection.

The system utilizes a ZIEGLER Z-Pump 10-2000-1H with Trokomat venting to provide a reliable water supply for emergency responders.

A MAN TGM 13.290 4×4 BL chassis provides the base for the vehicles with an engine power of 213 kW.

Technical specifications of the ALPAS superstructure

The vehicle superstructure uses the latest-generation ALPAS system to house equipment and components.

Operational control is managed through the Z-Control concept which is designed for intuitive use.

The Z-Cab accommodates a crew of nine personnel and includes a three-step entry for ergonomic access.

External visibility is provided by Z-Vision LED perimeter lighting and a pneumatic light mast with eight LED spotlights.

Safety features include a rear warning system with four LED lights and maneuvering lights mounted on the exterior mirrors.

Modern assistance systems such as a turn-assist feature are integrated into the security concept.

Equipment for difficult operational conditions

The vehicles include a self-protection system with eight ground spray nozzles and heat protection for use in demanding environments.

Additional practical solutions include the hygiene panel PUSH and a sliding ladder for crew use.

Standardized pump control panels and a “Pump and Roll” function support responders in diverse situations.

The commissioning of these vehicles represents a targeted investment in future-proof equipment for the city.

This delivery aims to ensure the Frankfurt Fire Department can continue to provide rapid and reliable assistance across its districts.

Rosenbauer reports record revenue EBIT and order backlog in 2025

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Rosenbauer posts record 2025 results

Rosenbauer International AG reported record revenue, EBIT and order backlog for 2025, with sales rising to €1,429.0 million and order backlog reaching €2,354.6 million.

In a company statement published on 10 April 2026, Rosenbauer said EBIT rose to €84.5 million from €64.9 million in 2024, while earnings before taxes more than doubled to €54.7 million from €26.3 million.

Net profit for the period rose to €54.3 million from €29.8 million.

Cash flow from operating activities increased to €87.1 million from €82.2 million.

The equity ratio rose to 27.8% from 16.6%.

Net debt fell to €244.5 million from €392.5 million.

The net debt to EBITDA ratio fell to less than 2.

The company said vehicle deliveries to customers worldwide increased by around 4%.

Its Vehicles segment generated €1,115.8 million in revenue and accounted for around 78% of total revenue.

Trade working capital remained stable despite the increase in revenue.

Rosenbauer created 110 new jobs in Austria during 2025, bringing its global workforce to 4,922 employees as of 31 December.

Robert Ottel, Chief Executive Officer of Rosenbauer International AG, said: “2025 was a milestone for Rosenbauer.

“We achieved the strongest year in our company’s history, both operationally and financially, and at the same time laid the foundation for sustainable, profitable growth.

“Record sales, the doubling of our pre-tax earnings and the halving of our debt demonstrate our renewed strength.

“Strategically, we are focused on continuity: The Rosenbauer family remains committed to the company, and the new, future-minded anchor investors are strengthening Rosenbauer’s financial base.

“On this basis, we are further developing our business model in line with the three pillars of innovation and technology leadership, operational excellence, and consistent proximity to customers.

“I’m particularly proud of the 110 new jobs we’ve created in Austria.

“They symbolize the trust of our customers, the performance of our team, and our ambition to continue playing a decisive role in shaping the global firefighting industry as a global market leader,”

Financing and regional performance

Rosenbauer said the rise in earnings was linked to efficiency improvement measures, while financing costs fell after the capital increase and subsequent refinancing.

The financial result was €–29.9 million in 2025 compared with €–38.6 million in 2024.

Equity rose to €371.0 million at the end of 2025 from €208.1 million a year earlier.

Rosenbauer said it generates about one third of its revenue in the United States, where it produces for the local market at four of its own locations.

The company said it was affected only indirectly by trade policy restrictions in that region.

It added that temporary market uncertainties had a dampening effect on demand in the Americas region.

Order intake in the Americas region was €466.9 million, down from €529.6 million in the previous year.

Jörg Schuschnig, Chief Financial Officer of Rosenbauer International AG since April 1, 2026, said: “I am impressed by Rosenbauer’s performance over the past year.

“It shows how consistently the company is pursuing its course towards stability and profitability.

“My task is to further expand this financial strength, safeguard the quality of the balance sheet in the long term, and actively drive forward the transformation of our financial division.

“Rosenbauer has huge potential and I look forward to taking the next step in the financial and strategic development of the company together with the team,”

Rosenbauer sets out 2026 outlook

Rosenbauer said it started 2026 with an order backlog equal to around 165% of annual revenue and stated that 92.6% of revenue is generated outside Austria, with 53.5% generated outside Europe.

The company identified the US, India and South America as markets with long-term growth potential.

It said it is continuing to expand its customer service business and global service network.

Expansion at the Luckenwalde and Bad Abbach locations is intended to strengthen customer proximity and support the full vehicle life cycle.

Rosenbauer also said INTERSCHUTZ in Hanover will be a platform for presenting new solutions in e-mobility, forest fire deployment, equipment, vehicle concepts and fire extinguishing technology.

Based on current planning, the Executive Board expects sales of approximately €1.6 billion in 2026 and said the EBIT margin is expected to improve to more than 6%.

Rosenbauer expands global training capacity

Rosenbauer said on 18 March 2026 that it is expanding training capacity across its global network in response to increased demand for vehicle, equipment and service training.

The company said it operates training centres in Leonding, Karlsruhe, Dubai, Singapore and Wyoming.

More than 60 courses are offered in Leonding for service technicians, alongside expert sessions, customer training and internal staff development.

Training is focused on maintenance and servicing of Rosenbauer vehicles and products, as well as electronics, bodywork and assembly for employees and apprentices.

Rosenbauer also said it delivers on-site training at fire departments and provides e-learning programmes for operators.

It added that infrastructure at the Leonding site has been expanded with two indoor vehicle training bays, an additional workshop and new training rooms.

Rosenbauer appoints Jörg Schuschnig as CFO

Rosenbauer International AG said on 1 April 2026 that Jörg Schuschnig has taken up the role of Chief Financial Officer for a three-year term.

He succeeds Chief Executive Officer Robert Ottel, who had been handling the CFO remit on an interim basis.

The company said Schuschnig has international financial experience and previously served as CFO of the Coveris Group since 2022.

He has also held roles as CEO and CFO of BGO Holding GmbH and CFO and COO of Bene GmbH.

Earlier in his career, he spent around nine years with the Mondi Group and held positions at the Mayr-Melnhof Group.

Rosenbauer appoints Barbara Gassner as HR lead

Rosenbauer International AG also said on 1 April 2026 that Barbara Gassner has been appointed Senior Vice President Human Resources.

She is responsible for the Group’s global HR agendas.

The company said Gassner brings international HR experience across industrial organisations.

Her focus includes corporate culture, talent and executive development, and performance management.

Gassner previously served as Head of Group HR at the Max Aicher Group in Bavaria.

She has also held roles at AustroCel Hallein GmbH and INTERSPAR GmbH.

Magirus advises Inspection of older firefighting vehicle headlight switches

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Inspection recommendation follows technical review

Magirus has recommended precautionary inspection measures for older firefighting vehicles built on Iveco Euro series chassis from model years 1992 to 2002.

The company announced that current findings from its technical review mean a connection to a chassis mounted headlight switch for side and dipped beam functions cannot be ruled out.

The recommendation follows Magirus’s 18 December 2025 announcement that it had launched investigations into fire events and near miss incidents involving older firefighting vehicles built on Iveco EuroCargo and EuroFire chassis.

Those reports had previously been highlighted in media coverage, online forums and in a communication issued by the German Institute for Loss Prevention and Loss Research (IFS) in Kiel, Germany.

Magirus said the indications relate to vehicles built on Iveco Euro series chassis, specifically EuroCargo, EuroFire, EuroTech and EuroTrakker models from 1992 to 2002.

Inspection measures for affected vehicle operators

Operators of firefighting vehicles built on those chassis are being advised to present their vehicle to an authorised Iveco workshop.

Magirus said some vehicles may have first been registered after 2002 and in individual cases up to 2005.

The chassis mounted headlight switch should be replaced there as a precaution.

The vehicle’s electrical installation should also be thoroughly inspected, especially where electrical retrofits have been carried out over the years.

The company described the measures as precautionary and part of a preventive technical inspection intended to identify and minimise potential risks at an early stage.

Findings centre on age and wear related switch changes

In inspected cases, headlight switches showed age and wear related internal changes after more than 20 years of vehicle operation.

Magirus said those changes were not always reliably detectable from the outside.

To support identification, a photograph of the relevant headlight switch design is provided in the technical documentation.

No comparable indications are currently available for other switch designs.

Magirus said it will continue to monitor developments and remain in dialogue with the IFS as new findings become available.

ZIEGLER sets out INTERSCHUTZ 2026 trade fair plans

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Ziegler at INTERSCHUTZ 2026

ZIEGLER will present firefighting vehicles, pump systems and extinguishing systems at INTERSCHUTZ 2026 in the outdoor area K66 and Pavilion 35.

The company said the stand will include new products, digital operations management systems, interactive presentations and live demonstrations.

Visitors will be able to see current vehicle technology and established systems, with specialists available to answer questions and provide background information.

ZIEGLER said the exhibition will cover firefighting vehicles, specialised pump and extinguishing systems, and components from across the ZIEGLER Group.

ZIEGLER links event plans to 2025 performance

ZIEGLER said INTERSCHUTZ offers a platform to present its technology and team following successful financial years and a strong finish in 2025.

Markus W. Weber, CSO of the ZIEGLER Group, said: “Our mission is clear: we stand united behind those who work every day to ensure our safety,

“For us, that means ‘safeguarding tomorrow’.”

The company said it is optimistic about the future and will use the event to present its range to fire departments, rescue services and other visitors interested in emergency response technology.

Xiangjiang General Aviation Development Company pioneers aerial firefighting missions

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China’s Xiangjiang General Aviation Development Company (Xiangjiang GA) has signed a contract for one AW139 medium twin-engine helicopter and one AW109 Trekker light twin helicopter. The helicopters will be utilised by various municipal branches in the Hunan province, performing public HEMS, fire-fighting and public security missions.

The project represents a brand new public sponsored approach in the establishment of a nationwide HEMS and aerial fire-fighting network in China. 

Hunan, with a population of 66 million and a GDP of US$ 700 billion, is the first province in China to reform its low altitude airspace and pioneer a public HEMS service through the establishment of Xiangjiang GA.

With the fleet combination of the AW139 intermediate and AW109 Trekker light twin both to be delivered within 2023, Xiangjiang GA will be able to perform a wide range of public services missions, with a future fleet and capability growth in mind.

The new AW139 and AW109Trekker will continue to expand the number of Leonardo helicopters in China. Leonardo has already delivered more than 40 AW139 and 13 AW109 Trekker helicopters to serve various Chinese operators, confirming itself as the leader in the OGP, EMS, VIP and law enforcement market in China.

The AW139 has logged orders over 1,250 units from more than 290 operators in over 80 countries to date for all missions. Therefore, this confirms the AW139 as the world’s most important helicopter programme since its certification in 2004 and the bestselling type in its category. With the latest product enhancement on the AW109Trekker Avionics system, the 4-axis auto-pilot will be applied on Xiangjiang GA AW109Trekker to further increase product safety and manoeuvrability.

More than 200 Leonardo civil helicopters of various types have been sold to Chinese operators to date for a range of both commercial and public services.

New Senior Vice President appointed by REV Group

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REV Group, Inc. has confirmed the appointment of Eric Sandstrom as Senior Vice President, Engineering & Technology, a newly-created executive leadership position. The new role will play a critical part in evolving the product portfolio, optimizing engineering excellence, and leading product and powertrain design, innovation, and technological advancements.

Prior to joining REV Group, Sandstrom was Global Chief Engineer – Electric Propulsion Systems at General Motors and led the team responsible for developing the propulsion system for the all-electric Hummer SUT and SUV, among others. Sandstrom began his career with BorgWarner and held progressive leadership roles over a 20-year period with a focus in global product strategy, engineering, and program management.

“REV Group is focused on leading innovation within the specialty vehicle industry and creating a more sustainable future by putting alternative fuel solutions at our core,” said Rod Rushing, Chief Executive Officer, REV Group. “Eric is an ideal addition to the team with his impressive and extensive experience in the automotive industry and Electric Vehicle (EV) systems and alternative fuel technologies. His innovative mindset aligns with our company vision and strategy.”

Sandstrom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University along with several professional certifications, patents, and technology awards.