Press Release | March 25, 2026
Firematic Summary
Pierce describes the High Flow Line as a redesigned production model for custom chassis assembly. The first phase focuses on balanced work, improved in-line quality controls, digital work instructions, better tooling, ergonomic stations, and advanced inspection technology. Later phases are expected to reach remaining final assembly operations in the second half of 2026.
Why it matters
For departments planning new apparatus, this is the most direct lead-time story in the expansion program. The High Flow model is not a single machine or building; it is a production-system change intended to make complex custom chassis work move more predictably through the plant.
What changed on the line
The model emphasizes work balance, digital direction at the point of use, ergonomic tooling, and inspection earlier in the process. That combination should help reduce handoff friction while keeping the customization that Pierce buyers expect.
How it fits the larger investment
Pierce positions High Flow as one piece of a broader manufacturing modernization effort that also includes added square footage, automation, expanded paint operations, and hundreds of new employees.
