Check out these excerpts from a Fire Apparatus-The Rig article that was published on January 16, 2020
PL Custom Adds Brad Turk as Regional Sales Manager
P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) is pleased to announce the addition of Brad Turk as the first remotely based regional sales manager in the company’s history. He comes to PLCB with an extensive wealth of experience in this industry, having started his career in emergency vehicles back in 1983. Chad Newsome, National Sales Manager for PLCB, is …
Mike Marquis – Retirement
PRESS RELEASE May 31, 2019 – For Immediate Release – Manasquan, NJ Today marks the last day for Mike Marquis, Vice President of Rescue 1 Sales, here at P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) and the beginning of a well-deserved retirement. Mike is capping off a 36 year successful career here in Manasquan. Over the years, Mike grew …
South Florida Emergency Vehicles joins PL Custom
P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) is pleased to announce the addition of South Florida Emergency Vehicles (SFEV) to its growing family of distributors. SFEV will be providing sales and service to emergency services providers in the State of Florida. In addition to providing sales and service for PL Custom Emergency Vehicles, SFEV will be able to provide …
Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales and Service (VMFire) joins P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB)
P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) is pleased to announce the addition of Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales and Service (VMFire) to its growing family of distributors. VMFire will be providing sales and service to emergency services providers in the central and northeastern part of the State of New York. In addition to providing sales and service for …
PL Custom adds C.W. Williams & Co. (CWW) to its Growing Family of Distributors
P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) is pleased to announce the addition of C.W. Williams & Co. (CWW) to its growing family of distributors. CWW will be providing sales and service to emergency services providers in the States of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. In addition to providing sales and service for PL Custom Emergency Vehicles and …
Thomson Named President
Jean S. Smock, CEO and Owner of P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Deborah Smock Thomson to President of the corporation. Thomson joined the company in 1978 and learned the business by moving up through the ranks under the guidance of her father and industry icon, the late Martin V. “Bud” Smock. …
PL Custom Celebrates 70 Years of Steady Growth
This year marks 70 years since PL Custom Body and Equipment Co. Inc. (PLCB) opened its doors in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey.
Manufacturers Customize Ambulances for Specific Needs
By Alan M. Petrillo While standardized lines of vehicles built by ambulance makers are the norm, more and more buyers are asking makers to customize rigs to meet their special requirements. The type of customization varies with the needs of the department or agency as well as the job that will be required of the ambulance, but manufacturers say some …
Continued Growth and Mergers and Acquisitions Activity Expected for 2017
By Chris Mc Loone For the fire industry, 2016 continued the rebound many markets have been going through since the economy began its recovery. Several examples came in the form of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – some small and some that generated a lot of buzz throughout the industry. This market is a mature market, and the M&A activity is …