Blue Bird Corporation is the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, with more than 550,000 buses sold since its formation in 1927 and approximately 180,000 buses in operation today. In 2014, Blue Bird was acquired by Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corporation Blue Bird manufactures school buses at two facilities in Fort Valley, Georgia.

Blue Bird’s longevity and reputation in the school bus industry have made it an iconic American brand. Blue Bird distinguishes itself from its principal competitors by its singular focus on the design, engineering, manufacture and sale of school buses and related parts. As the only manufacturer of chassis and body production specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird is recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, safety, product quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and drivability.

In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel applications with its propane-powered, electric and compressed natural gas-powered school buses. Blue Bird was first to market electric school buses in 1994. With advances in battery technology, they can now offer efficient and affordable electric-powered buses. Their All American RE Electric bus and Vision Electric bus has the same, reliable body structure of their other rear engine bus offerings, and is powered by the ADOMANI/EDI Drivetrain system. This system has been proven in multiple applications, with over 25 million miles of drive time.

Blue Bird’s Micro Bird joint venture with Girardin operates a manufacturing facility in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. Service and after-market parts are distributed from Blue Bird’s parts distribution center located in Delaware, Ohio.