Blue Bird Announces New West Virginia Distributor

FORT VALLEY, GA (May 11, 2004) – Blue Bird has added West Virginia to Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh, Inc.'s area of responsibility. As one of the country's leading school bus distributors, Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh, Inc. is uniquely qualified to offer its West Virginia customers the full line of Blue Bird products and services.

Founded in 1971, Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh, Inc. is a full service distributor that has developed an outstanding reputation in the school bus industry for providing its customers with unparalleled sales, service and parts support. Mark Schmitt, President of Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh commented, "Our decision to represent Blue Bird in West Virginia was driven by customer loyalty and Blue Bird's commitment to maintain its industry leading position by providing safe, dependable transportation products."

"It is a real testament to the strength and reputation of the Blue Bird brand that our distributors continue to remain financially sound and eager to expand in an effort to better serve our customers," said Tim Kiefer, Director of North American School Bus Sales for Blue Bird. "Our West Virginia customers will be offered the highest possible level of quality and after-purchase service support going forward."

Blue Bird Corporation continues to set industry standards in safety and innovative school buses designs. Blue Bird also builds a complete offering of commercial buses and Wanderlodge motor coaches. Founded in 1927, Blue Bird employs nearly 3,000 people throughout three facilities in North America. For more information visit www.blue-bird.com .

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