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Dirbashi Named Middle East/North Africa Regional Sales Manager for Oshkosh Corporation Fire & Emergency Segment

OSHKOSH, WIS. (February 25, 2010) – Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), has named Rami Dirbashi its regional sales manager for all Oshkosh Corporation Fire & Emergency vehicle sales in the Middle East and North Africa. Dirbashi will be based at the Oshkosh regional office located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
 
“Rami Dirbashi will be a great asset to both the Oshkosh Airport Products Group and the Fire & Emergency Segment. He brings a wide range of experience and a commitment to customer service and support to our team,” said Tim Raupp, senior vice president, executive director, International Operations for Oshkosh Corporation Fire & Emergency Segment. “We look forward to Rami playing a key and insightful role in our presence in the Middle East and North Africa.”
 
Prior to joining the company, Dirbashi was a regional sales and marketing manager in the Middle East and North Africa for a major engine manufacturer. He received an MBA in Marketing from the University of Lincoln in the U.K. and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology in Jordan.

Topics: ARFF

About Oshkosh Airport Products

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and premium performance and are sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we design, develop and deliver purpose-built vehicles, equipment and services that help everyday heroes build, serve and protect communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 19,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

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