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TWH COLLECTIBLES DEBUT FIRE APPARATUS MODEL NAMED MODEL OF THE YEAR download pdf
January 5, 2009
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA — TWH Collectibles announced today that the 1:50 scale model of the Kern
County Pierce® Quantum® Pumper has been awarded the 2008 Fire Apparatus Model of the Year, by Fire
Engines.net, a world-renown die cast model forum and review website. TWH Collectibles’ debut model in
the fire and rescue genre captured 35% of the vote from collectors from all over the world.
“On behalf of model fire apparatus collectors, it is indeed a pleasure to present the “Readers’ Choice
Award” to TWH Collectibles. It is important to note, this is the first year TWH Collectibles, along with its
OEM partner, Pierce Manufacturing, has marketed a model fire apparatus. Considering the detail of these
models, I can’t wait to see what they have to offer in 2009!” said Larry Lorance, founder of
www.fireengines.net.
TWH is a marketing company specializing in building brands through museum-quality replicas. The main
focus of TWH is to align with global industry-leading manufacturers to help them sell real machines
through sales and marketing focused model programs.
"We are grateful to receive this prestigious award, which confirms that we have fulfilled our commitment
of honoring the Pierce Quantum Pumper machine with a museum class model,” said Cortney Krueger,
Marketing Communication Manager. “It has been a distinct pleasure working with Pierce Manufacturing
in the development of this limited edition model and we are encouraged to hear that collectors are
excited about the Kern County Pumper.”
Those interested in learning more about the fire apparatus line or other die cast models produced by
TWH Collectibles, please visit www.twhcollectibles.com or visit www.fireengines.net.
About TWH Collectibles, LLC
TWH Collectibles is a marketing company specializing in building brands through museum-quality
replicas. Established in 2004, initial product offerings included construction, mining, and specialty
trucking models for industry leading OEMs such as Manitowoc Company, Bucyrus International, Oshkosh
Corporation, and Vermeer Manufacturing. TWH's product line has recently expanded to include fire and
rescue models with an unprecedented attention to detail and quality.
www.twhcollectibles.com
SOURCE: TWH Collectibles, LLC
Nicholas Neumann
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, TWH Collectibles, LLC
nicholas.neumann@twhcollectibles.com
920.374.1536
