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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2008

Blue Bird wins manufacturing award

ATLANTA — Blue Bird’s North Georgia Body Co. plant was honored today with the Shingo Bronze Medallion, which recognizes operational excellence in man...

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2008

Blue Bird No. 1 donated to historical institution

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Albert “Buddy” Luce Jr., son of Blue Bird founder Albert Luce, has donated Blue Bird No. 1 — the company’s first steel-bodied scho...

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2007

A history of innovation

Ever since motorized vehicles began taking over for horse-drawn carts in transporting pupils, many school bus manufacturers have come and gone. B...

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2007

Blue Bird shutters Canadian plant

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Blue Bird Corp. will relocate production of its Micro Bird Type A bus from Brantford, Ontario, to Fort Valley.

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2007

Q&A: Large Bus Manufacturers

Key executives at the three large bus OEMs weigh in on industry developments and challenges.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2007

Propane Bus Offers Appealing Alternative

Blue Bird’s new propane-powered Vision Type C aims to decrease emissions while improving fuel economy and performance in alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2006

Bust resigns post

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Jeffry Bust, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corp., resigned his post on Sept. 26, about a week after the company was acquired by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, an investment firm headquartered in New York City.

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2006

Blue Bird acquired by investment firm

On Aug. 25, Blue Bird Corp. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2006

Blue Bird restructures in bankruptcy court

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Blue Bird Corp. filed a prepackaged restructuring plan in late January with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2005

Q&A: Blue Bird Chief's Goal Is Improvement---Every Day

Blue Bird President Jeff Bust has high expectations for his company's success in meeting the expectations of school bus customers. Daily improvement and avoiding complacency are high on his list.

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